Branching Field Pattern (IMAGE) University of Utah Caption A disturbance branching out with time, and at long time is localized on a field pattern. One may think of currents flowing along these lines and branching. Credit Ornella Mattei. Usage Restrictions Credit Ornella Mattei. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.