Glider loop oscillator

For other uses of 'glider loop', see Glider loop (disambiguation).

A glider loop oscillator is a closed track made out of several independent reflectors, with one or several gliders on the track. By changing the number of gliders and/or repositioning the gliders and reflectors, it is possible to adjust the oscillator to infinitely many different periods.

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P43 Snark loop is an example of a glider loop oscillator. (click above to open LifeViewer) RLE: here Plaintext: here

See also

• Adjustable glider loop
• Relay

Further reading

• Conway's Game of Life: Mathematics and Construction, Chapter 3: Oscillators, 3.5 Glider Loops and Reflectors.