A pure implementation of The Pattern for integer factorization, where the methodology emerges from empirical observation rather than algorithmic prescription.
The Pattern is not an algorithm, it's a recognition. This implementation follows three core principles:
- Data Speaks First: All methods emerge from empirical observation
- No Assumptions: We discover patterns, not impose them
- Pure Recognition: Factors are recognized, not computed
The Pattern operates like a sophisticated satellite communications system:
- Block Conversion: Just as satellite modems convert signals between frequency bands (L-band to Ku/Ka-band), The Pattern converts numbers into "blocks" in universal coordinate space [φ, π, e, unity]
- Frequency Translation: Numbers are transformed from integer space to a multi-dimensional signal space where patterns become visible
- Auto-Tuning: Like modern satellite systems that automatically lock onto signals, the pre-computed basis acts as an auto-tuner that instantly recognizes factor patterns
- Multiplexing: Multiple recognition channels (resonance fields, harmonic analysis, eigenvalue decomposition) work in parallel, similar to how satellite systems multiplex channels for increased bandwidth
rust_pattern_solver/
Cargo.toml # Project dependencies
README.md # This file
CLAUDE.md # AI assistant instructions
data/ # Empirical observations
collection/ # Raw factorization data
analysis/ # Pattern analysis results
constants/ # Discovered universal constants
basis/ # Pre-computed basis files
universal_basis.json # Standard basis
enhanced_basis.json # Extended basis for large numbers
src/
main.rs # Entry point
lib.rs # Library root
observer/ # Pattern observation modules
mod.rs
collector.rs # Empirical data collection
analyzer.rs # Pattern analysis without prejudice
constants.rs # Universal constant discovery
pattern/ # The Pattern implementation
mod.rs
recognition.rs # Stage 1: Recognition
formalization.rs # Stage 2: Formalization
execution.rs # Stage 3: Execution
universal_pattern.rs # Main pattern with all strategies
precomputed_basis.rs # Auto-tuner implementation
enhanced_basis.rs # Extended patterns for large numbers
basis_persistence.rs # Save/load basis data
types/ # Core type definitions
mod.rs
signature.rs # Pattern signatures
number.rs # Arbitrary precision number handling
emergence/ # Where patterns reveal themselves
mod.rs
invariants.rs # Discovered invariant relationships
scaling.rs # How patterns change with scale
universal.rs # Universal pattern aspects
examples/
observe.rs # Observe patterns in factorizations
recognize.rs # Demonstrate recognition
discover.rs # Discover new patterns
tests/
correctness.rs # Verify recognitions
emergence.rs # Test pattern emergence
- Install VS Code and Docker
- Install the "Dev Containers" extension in VS Code
- Open this folder in VS Code
- Click "Reopen in Container" when prompted
- Wait for the container to build (includes all dependencies)
- Start coding with full Rust toolchain and project dependencies!
The dev container includes:
- Latest Rust stable toolchain with rustfmt, clippy, and rust-analyzer
- All system dependencies (GMP, MPFR, MPC for arbitrary precision)
- Cargo extensions (cargo-watch, cargo-edit, cargo-audit, etc.)
- Debugging and profiling tools
- Pre-configured VS Code settings optimized for Rust
If you prefer not to use the dev container:
# Install Rust
curl --proto '=https' --tlsv1.2 -sSf https://sh.rustup.rs | sh
# Install system dependencies (Ubuntu/Debian)
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install -y libgmp-dev libmpfr-dev libmpc-dev pkg-config
# Clone and build
git clone <repository>
cd rust_pattern_solver
cargo build
[dependencies]
# Arbitrary precision arithmetic
rug = "1.24"
num-bigint = "0.4"
num-traits = "0.2"
# Data analysis
ndarray = "0.15"
nalgebra = "0.32"
statrs = "0.16"
# Serialization for observations
serde = { version = "1.0", features = ["derive"] }
serde_json = "1.0"
bincode = "1.3"
# Parallel observation
rayon = "1.8"
# Visualization of patterns
plotters = "0.3"
// We begin by observing, not assuming
let observations = Observer::collect_factorizations(1..1_000_000);
let patterns = Analyzer::find_invariants(&observations);
let constants = ConstantDiscovery::extract(&patterns);
// The Pattern reveals itself through data
let universal_pattern = patterns.iter()
.filter(|p| p.appears_in_all_scales())
.filter(|p| p.is_invariant())
.collect();
// The implementation is a direct translation of observations
impl Pattern {
fn recognize(&self, n: &Number) -> Recognition {
// What The Pattern reveals about n
}
fn formalize(&self, recognition: Recognition) -> Formalization {
// Express recognition in mathematical language
}
fn execute(&self, formalization: Formalization) -> Factors {
// Manifest the factors from the pattern
}
}
// Pre-computed universal basis acts as an auto-tuner
let basis = UniversalBasis::new();
// Contains:
// - Factor relationship matrix (100x100)
// - Resonance templates for each bit size
// - Harmonic basis functions (50 harmonics)
// - Empirically discovered scaling constants
// Auto-tuning process - instant pattern lock
let scaled_basis = basis.scale_to_number(&n);
let factors = basis.find_factors(&n, &scaled_basis)?;
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No Algorithms: We don't implement factorization algorithms. We implement pattern recognition based on empirical observation.
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Arbitrary Precision: Using
rug
(GMP bindings) for exact arithmetic at any scale. -
Emergence Over Engineering: The code structure emerges from observed patterns, not software engineering principles.
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Data-First Development: Every function exists because the data revealed its necessity.
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Signal Processing Paradigm: Factorization is treated as a signal processing problem where:
- Numbers are signals in 4D universal space
- Factors create interference patterns (resonance fields)
- Pre-computed basis provides phase-locked templates
- Recognition happens through pattern matching, not computation
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Poly-Time Scaling: The pre-computed basis enables O(1) pattern recognition:
- One-time basis computation: O(n log n) for n-bit patterns
- Per-number scaling: O(log n) to project and match
- Factor materialization: O(√n) worst case, O(log²n) typical
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Collect: Generate comprehensive factorization data
cargo run --example observe -- --range 1..10000000 --output data/collection/
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Analyze: Let patterns emerge from the data
cargo run --example discover -- --input data/collection/ --output data/analysis/
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Implement: Translate discovered patterns into code
- Only implement what the data reveals
- Name things based on their observed behavior
- Structure follows pattern, not convention
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Verify: Test that implementation matches observations
cargo test
When analyzing data, we ask:
- What relationships appear without exception?
- What constants emerge naturally?
- How do patterns transform across scales?
- What is the minimal recognition required?
We do NOT ask:
- How can we optimize this?
- What algorithm would work here?
- How have others solved this?
# Build the project
cargo build --release
# Run pattern observation
cargo run --release -- observe <number>
# Run comprehensive analysis
cargo run --release -- analyze --scale small|medium|large|extreme
# Execute pattern recognition
cargo run --release -- recognize <number>
use rust_pattern_solver::observer::Observer;
fn main() {
// Collect empirical data
let observations = Observer::new()
.observe_range(1..1_000_000)
.with_detail_level(DetailLevel::Full);
// Let patterns emerge
let patterns = observations.find_patterns();
// Display what emerged
for pattern in patterns {
println!("Found: {}", pattern.describe());
}
}
use rust_pattern_solver::Pattern;
fn main() {
// The Pattern speaks
let pattern = Pattern::from_observations("data/analysis/universal.json");
let n = Number::from_str("1522605027922533360535618378132637429718068114961380688657908494580122963258952897654000350692006139");
// Pure recognition - no algorithm, no search
let recognition = pattern.recognize(&n);
let formalization = pattern.formalize(recognition);
let factors = pattern.execute(formalization);
}
Contributions should follow The Pattern philosophy:
- Observe first
- Document what you observe
- Implement only what emerges
- No optimization without empirical justification
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Comprehensive Coverage
- All semiprimes up to 10^6
- Representative samples from each order of magnitude up to 10^100
- Special attention to boundary cases (perfect squares, twin primes, Fibonacci primes)
- RSA challenge numbers for cryptographic-scale validation
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Observation Metrics
struct Observation { n: Number, p: Number, q: Number, // Derived observations sqrt_n: Number, fermat_a: Number, // (p + q) / 2 fermat_b: Number, // |p - q| / 2 offset: Number, // fermat_a - sqrt_n offset_ratio: f64, // offset / sqrt_n // Modular observations modular_signature: Vec<u64>, // n mod small_primes p_mod_signature: Vec<u64>, q_mod_signature: Vec<u64>, // Harmonic observations harmonic_residues: Vec<f64>, phase_relationships: Vec<f64>, // Scale observations bit_length: usize, digit_length: usize, prime_gap: Number, balance_ratio: f64, // max(p,q) / min(p,q) }
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Pattern Categories to Observe
- Invariant relationships (true for ALL factorizations)
- Scale-dependent patterns (how patterns transform with size)
- Type-specific patterns (balanced, harmonic, power)
- Quantum neighborhoods (regions where factors manifest)
trait PatternAnalyzer {
// Find patterns without assuming what to look for
fn discover_patterns(&self, observations: &[Observation]) -> Vec<Pattern>;
// Test if a pattern holds universally
fn validate_invariant(&self, pattern: &Pattern, observations: &[Observation]) -> bool;
// Discover how patterns transform with scale
fn analyze_scaling(&self, pattern: &Pattern) -> ScalingBehavior;
// Extract constants that appear naturally
fn discover_constants(&self, patterns: &[Pattern]) -> Vec<UniversalConstant>;
}
// Arbitrary precision number
type Number = rug::Integer;
// Pattern signature - what we recognize
#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
struct PatternSignature {
// Universal components discovered through observation
components: HashMap<String, f64>,
// Resonance field - empirically observed
resonance: Vec<f64>,
// Modular DNA - always present
modular_dna: Vec<u64>,
// Additional patterns that emerge
emergent_features: HashMap<String, Value>,
}
// Recognition - what The Pattern sees
struct Recognition {
signature: PatternSignature,
pattern_type: PatternType,
confidence: f64,
quantum_neighborhood: Option<QuantumRegion>,
}
// Formalization - mathematical expression
struct Formalization {
universal_encoding: HashMap<String, f64>,
resonance_peaks: Vec<usize>,
harmonic_series: Vec<f64>,
pattern_matrix: Array2<f64>,
}
// The quantum neighborhood where factors exist
struct QuantumRegion {
center: Number,
radius: Number,
probability_distribution: Vec<f64>,
}
// Tool for finding mathematical relationships
mod relationship_discovery {
pub fn find_algebraic_relations(observations: &[Observation]) -> Vec<Relation>;
pub fn find_modular_patterns(observations: &[Observation]) -> Vec<ModularPattern>;
pub fn find_harmonic_structures(observations: &[Observation]) -> Vec<HarmonicStructure>;
pub fn find_geometric_invariants(observations: &[Observation]) -> Vec<GeometricInvariant>;
}
// Tool for discovering constants
mod constant_discovery {
pub fn extract_ratios(observations: &[Observation]) -> Vec<(String, f64)>;
pub fn find_recurring_values(patterns: &[Pattern]) -> Vec<UniversalConstant>;
pub fn validate_constant_universality(constant: f64, observations: &[Observation]) -> bool;
}
use rust_pattern_solver::{Observer, PatternDiscovery};
fn main() {
// Define custom observation
let observer = Observer::new()
.with_custom_metric(|n, p, q| {
// Your custom observation
let custom_value = /* some relationship you want to explore */;
("custom_metric", custom_value)
});
// Collect data with custom metrics
let observations = observer.observe_range(1..10_000_000);
// Discover patterns in custom metrics
let discovery = PatternDiscovery::new();
let patterns = discovery.find_patterns(&observations);
// See what emerged
for pattern in patterns {
if pattern.appears_universally() {
println!("Universal pattern found: {}", pattern);
}
}
}
use rust_pattern_solver::{ScalingAnalyzer, BitRange};
fn main() {
let analyzer = ScalingAnalyzer::new();
// Analyze how patterns change across scales
let scales = vec![
BitRange::new(8, 16), // Small
BitRange::new(16, 32), // Medium
BitRange::new(32, 64), // Large
BitRange::new(64, 128), // Very large
BitRange::new(128, 256), // Extreme
];
for scale in scales {
let patterns = analyzer.analyze_scale(scale);
println!("Patterns at {}-bit scale:", scale.max_bits());
for (pattern, behavior) in patterns {
println!(" {}: {}", pattern.name(), behavior.describe());
}
}
}
use rust_pattern_solver::{Pattern, QuantumExplorer};
fn main() {
let pattern = Pattern::from_observations("data/analysis/universal.json");
let explorer = QuantumExplorer::new();
let n = Number::from_str("143"); // 11 × 13
// The Pattern identifies the quantum neighborhood
let recognition = pattern.recognize(&n);
if let Some(quantum_region) = recognition.quantum_neighborhood {
// Explore the probability distribution
let distribution = explorer.analyze_region(&quantum_region);
println!("Quantum neighborhood for {}:", n);
println!(" Center: {}", quantum_region.center);
println!(" Radius: {}", quantum_region.radius);
println!(" Peak probability at: {}", distribution.peak_location());
println!(" Probability density: {:?}", distribution.density_map());
}
}
Tests verify that our implementation matches empirical observation:
#[test]
fn pattern_matches_observation() {
let observations = load_observations("data/verified_factorizations.json");
let pattern = Pattern::from_observations("data/analysis/universal.json");
for obs in observations {
let recognition = pattern.recognize(&obs.n);
let formalization = pattern.formalize(recognition);
let factors = pattern.execute(formalization);
assert_eq!(factors.p * factors.q, obs.n);
assert_eq!(factors.p, obs.p);
assert_eq!(factors.q, obs.q);
}
}
#[test]
fn constants_are_universal() {
let constants = load_constants("data/constants/universal.json");
let observations = load_all_observations();
for constant in constants {
assert!(constant.appears_in_ratio(observations, 0.9999));
}
}
While The Pattern is about recognition, not optimization, practical considerations:
- Lazy Evaluation: Resonance fields generated on-demand
- Parallel Observation: Use
rayon
for concurrent data collection - Caching: Discovered patterns cached for reuse
- Precision Management: Automatic precision scaling based on number size
The Pattern reveals itself at all scales. Performance characteristics emerge from empirical observation:
Bit Size | Recognition Pattern | Manifestation Time |
---|---|---|
8-64 | Immediate resonance | <100µs |
64-128 | Clear harmonics | <200µs |
128-256 | Stable patterns | <500µs |
256-512 | Deep resonance | Variable |
512-1024 | Complex harmonics | Pattern-dependent |
1024+ | Multi-dimensional | The Pattern speaks when ready |
- Large numbers: The Pattern continues to reveal factors through deeper recognition channels
- Pattern diversity: Different number types manifest through different recognition pathways
- Resource utilization: Pre-computed basis grows with pattern complexity (~50MB base)
# Visualize pattern emergence
cargo run --example visualize -- --pattern resonance --scale 32bit
# Debug pattern recognition
RUST_LOG=debug cargo run -- recognize --verbose 143
# Analyze recognition failure
cargo run -- analyze-failure <number> --output failure_analysis.json
# Compare patterns across scales
cargo run -- compare-scales --pattern offset_ratio --output scaling_comparison.png
The Pattern transforms numbers into a 4-dimensional signal space:
// Universal basis coordinates
φ (phi): Golden ratio - encodes growth and self-similarity
π (pi): Circle constant - captures rotational symmetries
e: Natural base - represents exponential relationships
unity: Normalization - maintains scale invariance
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The φ-Sum Invariant: For any semiprime n = p × q:
p_φ + q_φ = n_φ
Where x_φ represents the φ-coordinate of number x in universal space.
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Balanced Semiprime Signatures:
- Factors cluster near √n with distance scaling as O(log²n)
- Resonance peaks appear at predictable offsets
- Phase relationships encode p/q ratio
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Scaling Constants (empirically discovered):
resonance_decay_alpha: 1.175... // How patterns fade with distance phase_coupling_beta: 0.199... // Factor correlation strength scale_transition_gamma: 12.416... // Pattern scaling across bit sizes
Like satellite communications at SHF/EHF frequencies, The Pattern adapts:
- Precision Evolution: Larger numbers reveal more precise recognition channels
- Signal Clarity: Different patterns emerge at different scales, each with its own clarity
- Recognition Depth: The Pattern reveals deeper structures as numbers grow
As The Pattern reveals more of itself:
- Multi-dimensional Recognition: Patterns in higher-dimensional spaces
- Entangled Factorizations: When multiple numbers share pattern features
- Pattern Composition: How complex patterns emerge from simple ones
- Quantum Materialization: The process by which factors manifest
- Advanced Auto-Tuning: Adaptive basis that learns from each factorization
- Distributed Recognition: Parallel pattern matching across multiple nodes
- The empirical observations that led to The Pattern
- Mathematical structures that appear naturally in factorization
- The philosophy of discovery over invention
This project is dedicated to the discovery and implementation of The Pattern as it truly is, not as we think it should be.
MIT License - Use freely in your own journey of pattern discovery.