Uncovering the Mystery: Decoding a Unique Integer Sequence

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a unique integer sequence proposed by a participant, with requests for others to analyze and potentially decode it. The scope includes exploratory reasoning about the nature of the sequence, its uniqueness, and comparisons to existing integer sequences.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant presents an integer sequence and asks others to determine its uniqueness and underlying pattern.
  • Another participant questions the criteria for uniqueness and suggests that the original poster (OP) may not care if the pattern is not unique.
  • Several participants reference the On-Line Encyclopedia of Integer Sequences (OEIS) to search for matches to the proposed sequence, noting discrepancies with the terms provided.
  • One participant proposes an alternative integer sequence, claiming it could be unique and discusses the method of generating it.
  • Concerns are raised about the clarity of the OP's graph and the labeling of the axes, suggesting potential issues with the representation of the sequence.
  • Some participants express skepticism about the OP's engagement in the discussion, questioning their interest in the analysis of the sequence.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express varying opinions on the uniqueness of the sequence and its representation. There is no consensus on the validity of the OP's claims or the effectiveness of the proposed methods for analyzing the sequence.

Contextual Notes

There are unresolved questions regarding the criteria for uniqueness, the accuracy of the graphical representation, and the completeness of the information provided by the OP. Some participants also express uncertainty about the relevance of their contributions to the discussion.

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I believe I have created an integer sequence that is truly unique. I would appreciate it if someone could try to solve this.

Here is the first 89 integers of this sequence: 1,0,1,1,1,1,1,2,2,3,0,1,0,3,0,3,0,5,2,3,1,0,1,3,1,3,1,6,4,9,4,5,4,9,4,9,4,13,8,5,1,0,1,5,1,5,1,10,6,13,6,7,6,13,6,13,6,19,12,7,1,0,1,7,1,7,1,14,8,25,16,17,16,25,16,25,16,33,24,18,10,9,10,18,10,18,10,27,19 Here is a graph of this sequence:
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What makes an integer sequence unique?
 
beamthegreat said:
I believe I have created an integer sequence that is truly unique. I would appreciate it if someone could try to solve this.

Here is the first 89 integers of this sequence: 1,0,1,1,1,1,1,2,2,3,0,1,0,3,0,3,0,5,2,3,1,0,1,3,1,3,1,6,4,9,4,5,4,9,4,9,4,13,8,5,1,0,1,5,1,5,1,10,6,13,6,7,6,13,6,13,6,19,12,7,1,0,1,7,1,7,1,14,8,25,16,17,16,25,16,25,16,33,24,18,10,9,10,18,10,18,10,27,19
What is the prize?

I can create a random sequence as well, so what's the point? Are you saying that you used some generator function that if we're smart enough we should be able to figure it out? Can you at least bound the problem? How many terms did you use in your generator function? If you used 20 terms, it will be a waste of my time, no?
 
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So, you are not interested in finding out if your pattern is unique to your particular creation algorithm, right? If the pattern is NOT unique, you don't care, you just want to see if we can identify the pattern.
 
Using the first 10
https://oeis.org/search?q=1,0,1,1,1,1,1,2,2,3&sort=&language=english&go=SearchHmmm..
let me come up with another integer sequence that is truly unique
7 15 22 36 64 13 6 40 41 45 52 9 5 7 61 63 69 18 18 30 35 52 56 5 4 5 6 28 67 10 37 39 55 63 69 23 18 27 33 39 44 8
...this one is finite... but could become countably infinite...
building the sequence by prepending, rather than appending.
Generating this integer sequence might also be of value.

Here's a search on a subset https://www.google.com/search?q=6+40+41+45+52+9
 
DaveE said:
Um, what's the point here? It doesn't match the 11th term. Am I missing something?
The On-Line Encyclopedia of Integer Sequences (or OEIS) a place where one can search for such sequences.
It might even provide a clue to how such sequences arise
... especially since the OP didn't provide much of a clue.

If the OP's sequence is "of general interest", it can be contributed.
 
beamthegreat said:
Here is the first 89 integers of this sequence: 1,0,1,1,1,1,1,2,2,3,0,1,0,3,0,3,0,5,2,3,1,0,1,3,1,3,1,6,4,9,4,5,4,9,4,9,4,13,8,5,1,0,1,5,1,5,1,10,6,13,6,7,6,13,6,13,6,19,12,7,1,0,1,7,1,7,1,14,8,25,16,17,16,25,16,25,16,33,24,18,10,9,10,18,10,18,10,27,19

Here is a graph of this sequence:
I do not think so. :confused:

For example, your sequence contains a whole pile of zeroes, and yet nary-a-one appears in your graph. There's a big problem with the resolution.

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Well, the OP hasn't been here since the post. One can question if even he is interested.
 
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The OP's horizontal axis is also shifted or mislabeled.
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