Deterministic Flow Dynamics in the Inverse Collatz Graph
Abstract
This paper presents an extended theoretical framework for the Collatz problem 3x+1, shifting the analytical focus from individual nodes to infinite linear objects termed Congruence Branches. We propose a reorganization of the graph as a hierarchical system of Tributaries, classified by a topological distance index named Weight. The study introduces two fundamental concepts: (1) Singularity Duality, which decomposes the node "1" into two distinct functional entities (Static Sink vs. Dynamic Seed), resolving the trivial cycle paradox as a flow transfer interface; and (2) Connection Uniqueness, which demonstrates that the inverse tree is a deterministic structure where sets of branches converge univocally. This model transforms the chaotic view of the problem into an ordered architecture, where multiples of 3 act merely as boundary conditions.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Advanced Mathematical Theories
Mathematical Dynamics and Fractals
Analytic Number Theory Research
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 17 January 2026
- Document type
- Preprint