# Fractional calculus helps 1D model mimic correlations seen in 2D phase transitions

- Source: Phys.org
- Published: 2026-10-26T17:30:06+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-10-fractional-calculus-1d-mimic-2d.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/fractional-calculus-helps-1d-model-mimic-correlations-seen-in-2d-phase-30e1fd/

Phase transitions are strongly constrained by spatial dimension. In conventional one-dimensional systems with short-range interactions, thermal fluctuations generally prevent continuous degrees of freedom from maintaining order over long distances.

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