Some theoretical aspects of structure functions, fractal parameters and related subjects

Authors
Whitehouse, DJ
Citation
Dj. Whitehouse, Some theoretical aspects of structure functions, fractal parameters and related subjects, P I MEC E J, 215(J2), 2001, pp. 207-210
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Mechanical Engineering
Journal title
PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PART J-JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING TRIBOLOGY
ISSN journal
13506501 → ACNP
Volume
215
Issue
J2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
207 - 210
Database
ISI
SICI code
1350-6501(2001)215:J2<207:STAOSF>2.0.ZU;2-T
Abstract
The use of structure functions in surface metrology started in 1970. It was originally used as an adjunct to correlation theory but some favourable pr operties have led to its being used to estimate the parameters of fractal s urfaces. This note investigates some of the properties of structure functio ns and proposes some extensions. From these some very simple techniques for fractal analysis are developed.