Unified physics of stretched exponential relaxation and Weibull fracture statistics

► Stretched exponential relaxation and Weibull fracture statistics share a common functional form. ► The Phillips theory of stretched exponential relaxation can be extended to Weibull fracture statistics. ► The ideal Weibull modulus is indicative of an iso-strength space with negative dimensionality. ► Deviations from ideal behavior occur due to multiple distinct flaw populations.