User:GamerK/2x2 Duoplet

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Duoplet
x = 2, y = 2, rule = B36/S125 o$bo! #C [[ THUMBSIZE 2 THEME 6 GRID GRIDMAJOR 0 SUPPRESS THUMBLAUNCH ]] #C [[ THUMBSIZE 3 ZOOM 21 HEIGHT 400 SUPPRESS ]] #C [[ ZOOM 60 ]]
Pattern type Strict still life
Number of cells 2
Static symmetry Unspecified
Discovered by Unknown
Year of discovery Unknown


Duoplet is a 2-cell still life in the 2x2 ruleset and is the 2nd most common structure in the 2x2 ruleset.

Uses

See also: Firecracker regenerator

The duoplet is primarily used as an eater and can be used to prevent the expansion of a pattern and can turn the pattern into an oscillator.


Block Formation

2x2 Blocks are usually formed when duoplets come into contact with stray single bits.

x = 3, y = 3, rule = B36/S125 2bo$o$bo! #C [[ THUMBSIZE 2 THEME 6 GRID GRIDMAJOR 0 SUPPRESS THUMBLAUNCH ]]
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