Fractal Calculus of Variations: A New Framework

Abstract

In this paper, we give a short summary of fractal calculus. We introduce the concept of fractal variation of calculus and derive the general form of the fractal Euler equation, along with an alternate form. We explore applications of the fractal Euler equation, including the optical fractal path near the event horizon of a black hole and determining the shortest distance in fractal space. Examples and illustrative plots are provided to demonstrate the detailed behavior of these equations and their practical implications.