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The term "period multiplier" is often used for a [[pulse divider]], because dividing the number of [[signal]]s in a regular stream by ''n'' necessarily multiplies the [[period]] by ''n''. The term "period multiplier" can be somewhat misleading in this context, because most such circuits can accept input streams where the signals are not uniformly spaced. | The term "period multiplier" is often used for a [[pulse divider]], because dividing the number of [[signal]]s in a regular stream by ''n'' necessarily multiplies the [[period]] by ''n''. The term "period multiplier" can be somewhat misleading in this context, because most such circuits can accept input streams where the signals are not uniformly spaced. | ||
For [[Herschel]] signals and [[glider gun]]s, a number of small [[Stable conduit|stable]] 2×, 3×, and 4× [[Pulse divider|pulse-dividing]] mechanisms are known. For example, the first one of the following [[conduit]]s produces one output [[glider]] after accepting four input Herschels from [[B-heptomino]]es passing a [[BFx59H]] converter. For a period-doubling conduit, see [[L156]]. | For [[Herschel]] signals and [[glider gun]]s, a number of small [[Stable conduit|stable]] 2×, 3×, and 4× [[Pulse divider|pulse-dividing]] mechanisms are known. For example, the first one of the following [[conduit]]s produces one output [[glider]] after accepting four input Herschels from [[B-heptomino]]es passing a [[BFx59H]] converter. For a period-doubling conduit, see [[L156]]. | ||
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Additional examples for [[glider stream]]s are [[semi-Snark]], [[tremi-Snark]], [[quadri-Snark]], [https://conwaylife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=167612#p167612 unnamed x5 reflector], [https://conwaylife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=167642#p167642 unnamed x12 reflector], [https://conwaylife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=167615#p167615 unnamed x11 and x(6n+4) reflectors], and [[crystal]]-based devices requiring same input [[parity]].<ref name="post121838" /> | Additional examples for [[glider stream]]s are [[semi-Snark]], [[tremi-Snark]], [[quadri-Snark]], [https://conwaylife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=167612#p167612 unnamed x5 reflector], [https://conwaylife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=167642#p167642 unnamed x12 reflector], [https://conwaylife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=167615#p167615 unnamed x11 and x(6n+4) reflectors], and [[crystal]]-based devices requiring same input [[parity]].<ref name="post121838" /> {{AS OF|October 2023}}, stable and elementary | ||
reactions have also been found to double or triple the output period of some [[rake]]s in a relatively small space, enabling an exponential increase in period for a linear increase in size.<ref>{{filename|./c2-extended/var-exp*.lif}} in {{CiteSummersPattern}}</ref> | reactions have also been found to double or triple the output period of some [[rake]]s in a relatively small space, enabling an exponential increase in period for a linear increase in size.<ref>{{filename|./c2-extended/var-exp*.lif}} in {{CiteSummersPattern}}</ref> | ||
==See also== | "Period multiplication" may also refer to a technique of producing a stream of period ''pn'' from two or more input streams with periods ''p'' (i.e. colliding glider streams), or a way of stabilizing an [[engine]] so that the period of the reaction is multiplied by a positive integer {{nowrap|''n'' > 1}}, for example the usage of a [[half-bakery]]/[[Ship-tie]] to restore a [[ship]]. | ||
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|caption = p38, found by [[Period1GliderGun]] on February 22, {{year|2024}}, based on a partial by iNoMed.<ref name="post178793"/> The honey farm regions oscillate with period 19, but this stabilization doubles the period. Nevertheless, a variant, [[Goban]] is known that is period-19. | |||
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== See also == | |||
* [[Pulse divider]] | * [[Pulse divider]] | ||
* [[Filter]] | * [[Filter]] | ||
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==External links== | == External links == | ||
* {{LinkLexicon|lex_p.htm#periodmultiplier}} | * {{LinkLexicon|lex_p.htm#periodmultiplier}} | ||
* {{LinkForumThread|f=2|t=1097|title=I'm looking for period multiplicating Herschel Tracks.}} | * {{LinkForumThread|f=2|t=1097|title=I'm looking for period multiplicating Herschel Tracks.}} | ||
Latest revision as of 22:12, 13 September 2025
A period multiplier is a conduit that can accept an uniformly spaced period-p stream (typically consisting of gliders, spaceships or Herschels) and produce an output stream with period pn, for some positive integer n > 1.
The term "period multiplier" is often used for a pulse divider, because dividing the number of signals in a regular stream by n necessarily multiplies the period by n. The term "period multiplier" can be somewhat misleading in this context, because most such circuits can accept input streams where the signals are not uniformly spaced.
For Herschel signals and glider guns, a number of small stable 2×, 3×, and 4× pulse-dividing mechanisms are known. For example, the first one of the following conduits produces one output glider after accepting four input Herschels from B-heptominoes passing a BFx59H converter. For a period-doubling conduit, see L156.
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Additional examples for glider streams are semi-Snark, tremi-Snark, quadri-Snark, unnamed x5 reflector, unnamed x12 reflector, unnamed x11 and x(6n+4) reflectors, and crystal-based devices requiring same input parity.[1] As of October 2023, stable and elementary reactions have also been found to double or triple the output period of some rakes in a relatively small space, enabling an exponential increase in period for a linear increase in size.[2]
"Period multiplication" may also refer to a technique of producing a stream of period pn from two or more input streams with periods p (i.e. colliding glider streams), or a way of stabilizing an engine so that the period of the reaction is multiplied by a positive integer n > 1, for example the usage of a half-bakery/Ship-tie to restore a ship.
| p38, found by Period1GliderGun on February 22, 2024, based on a partial by iNoMed.[3] The honey farm regions oscillate with period 19, but this stabilization doubles the period. Nevertheless, a variant, Goban is known that is period-19. (click above to open LifeViewer) RLE: here Plaintext: here Catagolue: here |
See also
References
- ↑ Sphenocorona (February 5, 2021). Re: Crystal Programming (discussion thread) at the ConwayLife.com forums
- ↑ ./c2-extended/var-exp*.lif in Jason Summers' pattern collections.
- ↑ Anivec (February 23, 2024). Re: Oscillator Discussion Thread (discussion thread) at the ConwayLife.com forums
External links
- Period multiplier at the Life Lexicon
- I'm looking for period multiplicating Herschel Tracks. (discussion thread) at the ConwayLife.com forums
- "period multiplier". ConwayLife.com.