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A '''map''' is a visual diagram obtained from a pattern, generally an [[oscillator]], which reveals and highlights specific properties of said pattern. | A '''map''' is a visual diagram obtained from a pattern, generally an [[oscillator]], which reveals and highlights specific properties of said pattern. | ||
== Period map == | |||
A '''period map''' of an oscillator displays different constituent cells of said oscillator differently, usually in different colors, as to highlight which constituent cells oscillate at certain periods. | |||
The first well-known implementation of period maps was by [[Oscillizer]], which allowed for these to be displayed for valid sufficiently-low-period oscillators specifically in [[Conway's Game of Life]]. | |||
Revision as of 16:48, 7 June 2023
Not to be confused with MAP strings, a common method of notating non-isotropic cellular automata.
A map is a visual diagram obtained from a pattern, generally an oscillator, which reveals and highlights specific properties of said pattern.
Period map
A period map of an oscillator displays different constituent cells of said oscillator differently, usually in different colors, as to highlight which constituent cells oscillate at certain periods.
The first well-known implementation of period maps was by Oscillizer, which allowed for these to be displayed for valid sufficiently-low-period oscillators specifically in Conway's Game of Life.