Questions tagged [cellular-automata]

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Proof of the Curtis-Hedlund Theorem: Why is there a function $\mu\colon A^S\to A$ such that $\tau(x)(1_G)=\mu(x_{|S})$ for all $x\in A^G$?

Here is the Curtis-Hedlund Theorem and its proof [the sets $V(\cdot,\cdot)$ used in this proof are explained below.]: My problem is I am not sure that I have understand that correctly. So I paraphrase it and rewrite it in my words in order that you…
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When is a cellular automaton "bidirectional"?

From this paper. "A (bi-directional, deterministic) cellular automaton is a triplet $A = (S;N;\delta)$, where $S$ is an non-empty state set, $N$ is the neighborhood system, and $\delta$ is the local transition function (rule). This function defines…
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