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<\/p>\nResearchers have published a mathematical formula to describe the processes that dictate how cauliflower-like fractals form [1].<\/p>\n
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The team grew thin films using a technique known as chemical vapour deposition (CVD). They adapted the CVD process so that the film would grow into shapes similar to those seen on a cauliflower. These structures were on the submicron scale.<\/p>\n
From this work the team were able to derive the formula which describes how the cauliflower-like patterns develop over time. <\/p>\n
Theory verses Experiment<\/strong><\/p>\n Below are some graphics comparing the theory with experimental observations. The close agreement is clear.<\/p>\n Taken from the paper [1], courtesy of IOP publishing<\/em><\/p>\n Reference<\/strong><\/p>\n [1] Mario Castro et al (2012) Universality of cauliflower-like fronts: from nanoscale thin films to macroscopic plants New J. Phys. <\/em>14<\/strong> 103039 (online here<\/a>)<\/p>\n Link<\/strong><\/p>\n IOP News<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Researchers have published a mathematical formula to describe the processes that dictate how cauliflower-like fractals form [1]. The team grew thin films using a technique known as chemical vapour deposition (CVD). They adapted the CVD process so that the film would grow into shapes similar to those seen on a cauliflower. These structures were on … Continue reading Cauliflower and fractals<\/span> ![\"simulations\"](\"http:\/\/ej.iop.org\/images\/1367-2630\/14\/10\/103039\/Full\/nj432825f1_online.jpg\")
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