Intellectually Curious

OEIS A00096: The annulus-cutting sequence


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We explore A00096, the quadratic a(n) = n(n+3)/2, and how a simple formula shows up in geometry, combinatorics, and CS. From maximizing pieces of a donut with n cuts to counting diagonals, prime polyominoes, chess endgames, and patterns in Pascal’s triangle and rooted trees, this episode reveals the surprising connections tucked inside one humble sequence.


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Intellectually CuriousBy Mike Breault