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I am a very big layman in math, but I couldnt find any real descriptions of what „state“ actually is. Usually its just assumed to be a variable something out of
by artemonster 4y ago
I am a very big layman in math, but I couldnt find any real descriptions of what „state“ actually is. Usually its just assumed to be a variable something out of a set of something values and be done with it.
In electronics state imply recursion (and some stability condition). For example, two inverters that feed each other. Then what is a state in this sense? These are two possible configurations of space?
Also how state relates to time? Since FSMs are exactly THE constructs to recognize sequences (the things that define „time“) and how time relates to all of that?
I feel that there is a deeper connection, but I cannot seem to find anything related to this discussion. Any help?
- artemonster 4y agoAnother way to view this: try building a stateful recursive circuit out of 2 normally closed relays. Basically it boils down to two separate circuits „folded over each other“
- AstixAndBelix 4y ago> two inverters that feed each other If there is no sync mechanism then they oscillate indefinitely with behavior dictated by their physical specification. At any point in time you can measure their outputs and that would be the current state. Two inverters that feed eachother is one of the worst examples to understand state and feedback loops because it's not stable and messes with your head.
- artemonster 4y agoEhm, what sync mechanism? An even incerter chain has a stable state
- AstixAndBelix 4y agoA state is stable if, given the same input it took to reach it, it remains in that state indefinitely. Two inverters cannot be stable as their state constantly oscillates