[seqfan] Re: Proposal for better presentation of some sequences with complex numbers

[franktaw at netscape.net]

Some time back, I proposed adding F numbers, which would provide a 
standard way to show not only fractions and complex numbers, but also 
irregular tables, two-way infinite sequences, sequences defined on 
fractions and complex numbers, and a number of other things. The 
reaction at the time was underwhelming, but I still think it's a good 
idea. Note that with this proposal, one would be able to search for 
these things as well.

The basic idea is to have a database with definitions, like 
"A000010/A000027". This could include comments, formulae, everything 
except actual values and (in some cases) offsets; the sequence 
contents, including b-file equivalents, would then be automatically 
generated.

Implementing this would be a major project, I admit.

Franklin T. Adams-Watters

-----Original Message-----
From: N. J. A. Sloane <njas at research.att.com>

Charles said:

> I think that it would be a good idea to have something that can format
fractions and complex numbers from two sequences, just like we can
show tables for tabl sequences and plot2 for any pair.

Great idea! Maybe you could discuss it with Russ Cox?
Neil