Mechanics and Control using Fractional Calculus

Dear Colleague,

This Special Issue provides an advanced forum for studies related to fractals and fractional calculus and their applications in different fields of science and engineering focused on mechanics (electrical and motion) and control. The Issue publishes regular research papers, reviews, and even short notes. Our aim is to encourage authors to publish experimental and theoretical results in as much detail as possible; therefore, there is no restriction on the length of the papers as details of the experiment and any calculations must be provided so that the results can be reproduced. Manuscripts regarding research proposals and research ideas are particularly welcome. Electronic files containing details of calculations and experimental procedures can be deposited as supplementary material.

Topics include: fractional operators applied to innovative methods and algorithms, theoretical methods and applications, e.g., dynamic systems, bifurcation, and chaos; topology; mathematical physics; optimization and control theory; image analysis; classical mechanics; nonlinear problems; fractional and fractal signals; fractional and fractal dynamics in engineering mechanics; fractional and fractal dynamics in chemical systems; complex fractional dynamics in engineering.

Prof. Dr. Timothy Sands
Prof. Dr. Kevin Bollino
Prof. Matt Crook
Prof. Ross Eldred
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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