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Simulation of the Collatz 3x+1 function by Turing machines

@article{Michel2014SimulationOT,
  title={Simulation of the Collatz 3x+1 function by Turing machines},
  author={Pascal Michel},
  journal={arXiv: Logic},
  year={2014}
}
  • Pascal Michel
  • Published 24 September 2014
  • Materials Science
  • arXiv: Logic
We give new Turing machines that simulate the iteration of the Collatz 3x+1 function. First, a never halting Turing machine with 3 states and 4 symbols, improving the known 3x5 and 4x4 Turing machines. Second, Turing machines that halt on the final loop, in the classes 3x10, 4x6, 5x4, and 13x2. 
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