L-Systems

An L-system, or Lindenmeyer system is a rewriting system for generating structured strings of symbols. The idea is named for Aristid Lindenmeyer who invented it to help him model the growth of algae and other simple organisms. An L-system consists of the following: An alphabet of symbols. These are the symbols used in strings that … Continue reading L-Systems

Lambda Calculus: Finding Primes

It's nearly two years since I wrote anything on this series - or anything else, so I think it is time to resurrect this blog. This post will be the last post discussing the traditional Lambda Calculus. We will be using the Lambda Calculus to find lists of primes using the Sieve of Eratosthenes. If … Continue reading Lambda Calculus: Finding Primes