Visualizing the Kolakoski Sequence

Year: 2023 Authors: Ulrich Reitebuch; Henriette-Sophie Lipschütz; Konrad Polthier

Core claim

Placing Kolakoski sequence elements on a spiral creates an interpretable representation of prediction links and run structure, including generalized Kolakoski sequences.

Topics

integer sequence visualization, self-generating sequences, spiral geometry, generalized Kolakoski sequences

Domains

number theory, discrete mathematics, symbolic dynamics, fractal sequences, data visualization, algorithmic art, mathematical art, generative design

Methods

spiral mapping, graph connection encoding, parameterized functions, handmade artwork

Media

crayon on plywood, spiral line segments, color palettes, digital figure renderings

Source status

This page publishes metadata and extracted analytical signals only. Raw PDF and full OCR text are kept local for now.