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An '''oscillator''' is a pattern that is a [[predecessor]] of itself. That is, it is a pattern that repeats itself after a fixed number of [[generation|generations]] (known as its [[period]]). The term is usually restricted to non-[[stable]] finite patterns. An oscillator is divided into a [[rotor]] and a [[stator]]. | An '''oscillator''' is a pattern that is a [[predecessor]] of itself. That is, it is a pattern that repeats itself after a fixed number of [[generation|generations]] (known as its [[period]]). The term is usually restricted to non-[[stable]] finite patterns. An oscillator is divided into a [[rotor]] and a [[stator]]. | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[List of oscillators]] | *[[List of common oscillators]] | ||
*[[:Category:Oscillators|List of oscillators]] | |||
*[[Omniperiodic]] | *[[Omniperiodic]] | ||
Revision as of 15:02, 17 January 2009
An oscillator is a pattern that is a predecessor of itself. That is, it is a pattern that repeats itself after a fixed number of generations (known as its period). The term is usually restricted to non-stable finite patterns. An oscillator is divided into a rotor and a stator.
In general cellular automaton theory the term oscillator usually covers spaceships as well, but this usage is not normal in Life.