EPISODE · Jul 31, 2025 · 4 MIN
OEIS A000293: Solid partitions
from Intellectually Curious · host Mike Breault
Join us as we delve into A000293, the solid partitions: the 3D analogue of integer partitions where unit blocks pile in nondecreasing order as you move away from the origin along the X, Y, and Z axes. We’ll visualize simple cases, explain why the generating function remains notoriously elusive, and recount the historical mislabeling with A000294. Along the way we connect the problem to layers of partitions, graph theory, and models in physics, and spotlight the active current research on their asymptotic growth.Note: This podcast was AI-generated, and sometimes AI can make mistakes. Please double-check any critical information.Sponsored by Embersilk LLC
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Join us as we delve into A000293, the solid partitions: the 3D analogue of integer partitions where unit blocks pile in nondecreasing order as you move away from the origin along the X, Y, and Z axes. We’ll visualize simple cases, explain why the generating function remains notoriously elusive, and recount the historical mislabeling with A000294. Along the way we connect the problem to layers of partitions, graph theory, and models in physics, and spotlight the active current research on thei...
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