Combinatorial Poppies
Karl Kattchee and Craig S. Kaplan

Proceedings of Bridges 2016: Mathematics, Music, Art, Architecture, Education, Culture
Pages 111–118
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Abstract

In this paper, we consider orthogonal closed paths that dwell on the edges of square grids. A certain subset of these paths are called “poppies.” We derive a formula for the number of asymmetrical poppies on an n by n grid, and we explore the aesthetics of the poppies.

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