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The capacity for a class of fractal functions

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We present a formula for the capacity of the graphs of certain fractal functions. We show that this formula can also be obtained using the Lyapunov exponents of an associated dynamical system.

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Hardin, D.P., Massopust, P.R. The capacity for a class of fractal functions. Commun.Math. Phys. 105, 455–460 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01205937

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