The Quadratic Convergence of the 13-Cyclic Matrix

This publication presents a newly discovered numerical regularity within sequences of the number 13. By analyzing the transition between the sum of – 1 and terms (where is a multiple of 13), a constant factorial growth emerges. The central finding is that the sum of the derived factors of these sequences converges exactly to a quadratic function of the cycle, culminating in a perfect numerical trinity (13³) at the completion of the thirteenth cycle. Personal Note:This publication came into being through the following chain of events. Long ago, I began experimenting with the number 13 in my search to understand why it holds such significance in religion. Jesus and the 12 apostles, King Arthur and his 12 knights, the 12 zodiac signs and a point of origin—just to name a few. At the same time, I became interested in the importance of the Trinity, as discussed in many belief systems, and how its elements function together as a whole: spirit, soul, and body. Everything is connected—science and religion are simply two expressions of the same origin. I do not claim to have any formal mathematical expertise, so I shared my findings with Gemini in order to explore together the mathematical meaning behind the pattern I discovered years ago.

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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2026-03-28
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19289753
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History and Theory of Mathematics
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The Quadratic Convergence of the 13-Cyclic Matrix

Jonas Chris Christel De Groot
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
History and Theory of Mathematics
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The Quadratic Convergence of the 13-Cyclic Matrix

Jonas Chris Christel De Groot
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Abstract

This publication presents a newly discovered numerical regularity within sequences of the number 13. By analyzing the transition between the sum of – 1 and terms (where is a multiple of 13), a constant factorial growth emerges. The central finding is that the sum of the derived factors of these sequences converges exactly to a quadratic function of the cycle, culminating in a perfect numerical trinity (13³) at the completion of the thirteenth cycle. Personal Note:This publication came into being through the following chain of events. Long ago, I began experimenting with the number 13 in my search to understand why it holds such significance in religion. Jesus and the 12 apostles, King Arthur and his 12 knights, the 12 zodiac signs and a point of origin—just to name a few. At the same time, I became interested in the importance of the Trinity, as discussed in many belief systems, and how its elements function together as a whole: spirit, soul, and body. Everything is connected—science and religion are simply two expressions of the same origin. I do not claim to have any formal mathematical expertise, so I shared my findings with Gemini in order to explore together the mathematical meaning behind the pattern I discovered years ago.

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