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Full Euclidean Algorithm by Means of a Steady Walk
Let x and y be two positive real numbers with x < y. Consider a traveler, on the interval [0, y/2], departing from 0 and taking steps of length equal to x. Every time a step reaches an endpoint of the interval, the traveler rebounds off the endpoint in order to complete the step length. We show that the footprints of the traveler are the output of a full Euclidean algorithm for x and y, whenever y/x is a rational number. In the case that y/x is irrational, the algorithm is, theoretically, not finite; however, it is a new tool for the study of its irrationality.
期刊介绍:
Applied Mathematics promotes the integration of mathematics with other scientific disciplines, expanding its fields of study and promoting the development of relevant interdisciplinary subjects.
The journal mainly publishes original research papers that apply mathematical concepts, theories and methods to other subjects such as physics, chemistry, biology, information science, energy, environmental science, economics, and finance. In addition, it also reports the latest developments and trends in which mathematics interacts with other disciplines. Readers include professors and students, professionals in applied mathematics, and engineers at research institutes and in industry.
Applied Mathematics - A Journal of Chinese Universities has been an English-language quarterly since 1993. The English edition, abbreviated as Series B, has different contents than this Chinese edition, Series A.