OFFSET
0,4
COMMENTS
a(i) is the number of paths from (0,0) to (i,i) using steps of length (0,1), (1,0) and (1,1), not passing above the line y=x nor below the line y=2x/3.
REFERENCES
C. Hanusa (2005). A Gessel-Viennot-Type Method for Cycle Systems with Applications to Aztec Pillows. PhD Thesis. University of Washington, Seattle, USA.
EXAMPLE
The number of paths from (0,0) to (4,4) staying between the lines y=x and y=2x/3 using steps of length (0,1), (1,0) and (1,1) is a(4)=5.
CROSSREFS
KEYWORD
nonn
AUTHOR
Christopher Hanusa (chanusa(AT)math.binghamton.edu), Nov 21 2005
STATUS
approved