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==See also==
==See also==
*[[Beacon maker]]
*[[Beacon maker]]
*[[List of common oscillators]]


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 03:29, 16 January 2009

Beacon
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Pattern type Oscillator
Number of cells 6
Period 2 (mod: Unknown)
Heat Unknown
Volatility Unknown | Unknown
Kinetic symmetry Unspecified
Discovered by John Conway
Year of discovery 1970

The beacon is the third most common oscillator (after the blinker and toad).[1] It was found by John Conway in March 1970.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Achim Flammenkamp (September 7, 2004). "Most seen natural occurring ash objects in Game of Life". Retrieved on January 15, 2009.

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