A proposed disproof of non trivial.collatz cycles

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Authors: Kevin Nwanozie
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Abstract

We propose a strategy to disprove non trivial coll at cycle by affine.self similarities in the inverse collatz trees nested in themselves The periodicities of +16 +18 and +34 are compatible with the trivial.cycle.but not with a non trivial.cycle.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Mathematical Dynamics and Fractals Analytic Number Theory Research Advanced Mathematical Theories

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Publication date
16 January 2026
Document type
Preprint