
By constructing a Lyapunov potential function based on 2-adic measure, this paper demonstrates the convergence of the Collatz mapping[1] (the 3n+1 conjecture) in the domain of positive integers[2]. We prove that the mapping operator exhibits a negative drift expectation in the logarithmic measure space and rule out the existence of non-trivial closed cycles through phase analysis of (mod 6) congruence classes. The final results indicate that any orbit starting from n∈N+ must intersect with the attractor set of powers of two, S={2k}, within finite steps, leading to a collapse toward the identity element 1. Keywords: Collatz Conjecture; 2-adic Valuation; Lyapunov Stability; Ergodicity of Integer Sequences; Logarithmic Drift; Phase Transition in Arithmetic Dynamics; Attractor Basins.
| selected citations These citations are derived from selected sources. This is an alternative to the "Influence" indicator, which also reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically). | 0 | |
| popularity This indicator reflects the "current" impact/attention (the "hype") of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network. | Average | |
| influence This indicator reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically). | Average | |
| impulse This indicator reflects the initial momentum of an article directly after its publication, based on the underlying citation network. | Average |
