|
|
A294962
|
|
a(n) is the total number of elements after n-th stage of a hybrid (and finite) cellular automaton formed by toothpicks, D-toothpicks and T-toothpicks on the infinite square grid (see Comments lines for precise definition).
|
|
7
|
|
|
0, 1, 5, 13, 21, 33, 53, 69, 77, 101, 117
(list;
graph;
refs;
listen;
history;
text;
internal format)
|
|
|
OFFSET
|
0,3
|
|
COMMENTS
|
It seems that this cellular automaton resembles the synthesis of a molecule, a protein, etc.
After 10th stage there are no exposed endpoints in the structure, so the structure is finished.
A294963(n) gives the number of elements added to the structure at n-th stage.
|
|
LINKS
|
|
|
CROSSREFS
|
|
|
KEYWORD
|
nonn,fini,full
|
|
AUTHOR
|
|
|
STATUS
|
approved
|
|
|
|