Λ-Fractional Mechanics has already been introduced since it combines non-locality with mathematical analysis. It is well established, that conventional mechanics is not a proper theory for describing various phenomena in micro or nanomechanics. Further, various experiments in viscoelasticity, fatigue, fracture, etc., suggest the introduction of non-local mathematical analysis in their description. Fractional calculus has been used in describing those phenomena. Nevertheless, the well-known fractional derivatives with their calculus fail to generate differential geometry, since the established fractional derivatives do not fulfill the prerequisites of differential topology. A Λ-fractional analysis can generate geometry conforming to the prerequisites of differential topology. Hence Λ-fractional mechanics deals with non-local mechanics, describing the various inhomogeneities in various materials with more realistic rules.
Citation: K.A. Lazopoulos, E. Sideridis, A.K. Lazopoulos. On Λ-Fractional peridynamic mechanics[J]. AIMS Materials Science, 2022, 9(5): 684-701. doi: 10.3934/matersci.2022042
Λ-Fractional Mechanics has already been introduced since it combines non-locality with mathematical analysis. It is well established, that conventional mechanics is not a proper theory for describing various phenomena in micro or nanomechanics. Further, various experiments in viscoelasticity, fatigue, fracture, etc., suggest the introduction of non-local mathematical analysis in their description. Fractional calculus has been used in describing those phenomena. Nevertheless, the well-known fractional derivatives with their calculus fail to generate differential geometry, since the established fractional derivatives do not fulfill the prerequisites of differential topology. A Λ-fractional analysis can generate geometry conforming to the prerequisites of differential topology. Hence Λ-fractional mechanics deals with non-local mechanics, describing the various inhomogeneities in various materials with more realistic rules.
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