The analogue of overlap-freeness for the Fibonacci morphism

A 4 − -power is a non-empty word of the form XXXX − , where X − is obtained from X by erasing the last letter. A binary word is called faux-bonacci if it contains no 4 − -powers, and no factor 11. We show that faux-bonacci words bear the same relationship to the Fibonacci morphism that overlap-free words bear to the Thue-Morse morphism. We prove the analogue of Fife’s Theorem for faux-bonacci words, and characterize the lexicographically least and greatest infinite faux-bonacci words.

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RAIRO. Theoretical informatics and applications
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2025-01-01
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https://doi.org/10.1051/ita/2025009
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Advanced Mathematical Theories and Applications
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The analogue of overlap-freeness for the Fibonacci morphism

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The analogue of overlap-freeness for the Fibonacci morphism

Narad Rampersad, James D. Currie
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Abstract

A 4 − -power is a non-empty word of the form XXXX − , where X − is obtained from X by erasing the last letter. A binary word is called faux-bonacci if it contains no 4 − -powers, and no factor 11. We show that faux-bonacci words bear the same relationship to the Fibonacci morphism that overlap-free words bear to the Thue-Morse morphism. We prove the analogue of Fife’s Theorem for faux-bonacci words, and characterize the lexicographically least and greatest infinite faux-bonacci words.

RAIRO. Theoretical informatics and applicationsVol. 59
University of Manitoba (CA), The University of Winnipeg (CA)
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
Openalex Percentile: Top 82%
Advanced Mathematical Theories and Applications
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