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: Received: 6 February 2024 / Approved: 12 February 2024 / Online: 12 February 2024 (10:48:10 CET)
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U Zaman, B. Validating Collatz Conjecture through Binary Representation and Probabilistic Path Analysis. Preprints2024, 2024020673. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202402.0673.v1
U Zaman, B. Validating Collatz Conjecture through Binary Representation and Probabilistic Path Analysis. Preprints 2024, 2024020673. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202402.0673.v1
U Zaman, B. Validating Collatz Conjecture through Binary Representation and Probabilistic Path Analysis. Preprints2024, 2024020673. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202402.0673.v1
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Abstract
The Collatz conjecture, a longstanding mathematical puzzle, posits that, regardless of the starting integer, iteratively applying a specific formula will eventually lead to the value 1. This paper introduces a novel approach to validate the Collatz conjecture by leveraging the binary representation of generated numbers. Each transition in the sequence is predetermined using the Collatz conjecture formula, yet the path of transitions is revealed to be intricate, involving alternating increases and decreases for each initial value. The study delves into the global flow of the sequence, investigating the behavior of the generated numbers as they progress toward the termination value of 1. The analysis utilizes the concept of probability to shed light on the complex dynamics of the Collatz conjecture. By incorporating probabilistic methods, this research aims to unravel the underlying patterns and tendencies that govern the convergence of the sequence. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the Collatz conjecture, offering insights into the inherent complexities of its trajectories. This work not only validates the conjecture through binary representation but also provides a probabilistic framework to elucidate the global flow of the sequence, enriching our comprehension of this enduring mathematical mystery.
Keywords
integer; Collatz conjecture; Binary number
Subject
Computer Science and Mathematics, Algebra and Number Theory
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