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The Collatz 3n+1 Conjecture is Unprovable

Year: 2003

Type: article

Abstract: In this paper, we show that any proof of the Collatz 3n+1 Conjecture must have an infinite number of lines; therefore, no formal proof is possible.

Source: Global Journal of Human Social Science

DOI: 10.48550/arxiv.math/0312309

Author: Feinstein, Craig Alan

Institution: Willow Wood (United States)

Language: English

Topic: Computability, Logic, AI Algorithms

Subfield: Computational Theory and Mathematics

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W1517636654

FWCI: 0.363

Cites: 4

Cited by: 5

Related to: 20