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Radiation of some fractal structures

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The fractal properties of a candle flame and fractal discharges are considered. The fractal concept is applied to ball lightning.

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Smirnov, B.M. Radiation of some fractal structures. Int J Theor Phys 32, 1453–1464 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00675207

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