Fractals in two dimensions and conformal invariance

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Abstract

The exact fractal properties of critical geometrical systems in two dimensions are briefly reviewed. They are generically described by an infinite discrete spectrum of scaling dimensions, associated with underlying conformal operators. Applications involve polymers, percolation, Brownian motion and Ising clusters. A seemingly essential distinction between critical phenomena spectra and multifractal ones is given.

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