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{{Glossary}}A '''wave''' is a repeating pattern that moves similarly to a [[spaceship]], although it is infinite (thus, [[c orthogonal]] waves exist). | {{Glossary}}A '''wave''' is a repeating pattern that moves similarly to a [[spaceship]], although it is infinite (thus, [[c orthogonal]] waves exist). | ||
Waves can be terminated with other components, yielding infinitely extensible spaceships. | Waves can be terminated with other components, yielding infinitely extensible spaceships and growing objects. A finite wave of this kind is a [[wick]]-like structure attached at both ends to moving [[spaceship]]-like patterns, in such a way that the entire pattern is mobile. If the wave gets longer over time, the supporting patterns are [[wavestretcher]]s. | ||
Also, the gliders or spaceships emitted by a [[rake]] may be referred to as a wave, again because the line as a whole appears to move in a different direction from the individual components, due to the rake's movement. Compare with [[stream]]. | |||
In general a wave can be interpreted as moving at a variety of different velocities, depending on which specific subcomponents are chosen as the starting and ending points for calculating speed and direction. See [[antstretcher]], [[wavestretcher]] for a practical example of identical wave ends being connected to spaceships with different velocities. | |||
Revision as of 16:38, 23 February 2018
A wave is a repeating pattern that moves similarly to a spaceship, although it is infinite (thus, c orthogonal waves exist).
Waves can be terminated with other components, yielding infinitely extensible spaceships and growing objects. A finite wave of this kind is a wick-like structure attached at both ends to moving spaceship-like patterns, in such a way that the entire pattern is mobile. If the wave gets longer over time, the supporting patterns are wavestretchers.
Also, the gliders or spaceships emitted by a rake may be referred to as a wave, again because the line as a whole appears to move in a different direction from the individual components, due to the rake's movement. Compare with stream.
In general a wave can be interpreted as moving at a variety of different velocities, depending on which specific subcomponents are chosen as the starting and ending points for calculating speed and direction. See antstretcher, wavestretcher for a practical example of identical wave ends being connected to spaceships with different velocities.