Trans-block on cuphook

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Trans-block on cuphook
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Pattern type Oscillator
Oscillator type Muttering moat
Number of cells 18
Bounding box 9 × 8
Frequency class 41.6
Period 3 (mod: 3)
Heat 2
Volatility 0.14 | 0.14
Kinetic symmetry n
Rotor type Cuphook
Discovered by Rich Schroeppel
Year of discovery 1970

Trans-block on cuphook is a period-3 oscillator composed of a block stabilising the period-3 cuphook induction coil. This oscillator was found by Rich Schroeppel in October 1970.[1][2]

Occurrence

See also: List of common oscillators

This oscillator has appeared naturally on numerous occasions, although its first documented occurrence and its rarity compared to other ash objects is currently unknown.

Construction

Trans-block on cuphook is known to be constructible from seven gliders, one less than its cis variant.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Robert Wainwright (March 1971). Lifeline, vol 1.
  2. ↑ Dean Hickerson's oscillator stamp collection. Retrieved on March 14, 2020.