gold 5/23/2026. These are snippets for Stochastic Ito Engine for Browian motion estimates. The model is intended as an exploratory framework for TCL coding. Adding references to Dr. Chiara Marletto's counterfactual framework from the book "The Science of Can and Can't" along with other perspectives. We are using modular snippets inside modular structured programs.
gold 5/23/2026. Upon review of draft page, ...
I do not have all the answers. The Ideas Seemed to work, but maybe drawbacks? When measured by the Tcl timing statements, completion times and solutions of parameters will differ on different computer set-ups. Assume a future maintainer, either AI Model or human programmer, would have to maintain code with info content and explanatory variable name in program, ref "Snippets Concepts Effects". The Nassi Shneiderman Diagrams NSD or psuedocode Flowcharts pertain to the Tool Command Language TCL computer language as well as other computer languages like Python 3, pseudocode, word logic problems, and technical reports.
For each logic condition selecting a path or calculation task, we might have one, two, or multiple deterministic branches. Attempting to adapt format to multiple probabilistic branches used in Artificial Intelligence AI Models. Then we may use the >>> lottery algorithm <<< to select the winning pathways or tickets.
The existing program has some dummy subroutines. A full construction seems too complex here. I have limited space on the wiki page, and the fill‑in for the dummy routines has to be pretty brief. In engineering terms, I’m aiming for a “90% solution”, meaning about 90% right and 10% off. Like the simple college formula for a pendulum that is not the exact time series. Call it “fake it ’til you make it” as a college try, but for Quantum Many Worlds. Who is to say? Perhaps you know, TcL specializes in GUI solutions. Maybe try and adapt some starter TcL code for a "quantum worlds slide rule ". Hopefully compatible with the hard-wired classical theory.
The TCL Snippets illustrate ideal mathematical behavior only and do not perform full simulation, actual measurements, or state vector evolution. The tool only visualizes ideal math structure, whereas no state vector simulation, probabilities, or actual measurement outcomes are derived. This tool for visualization does not simulate actual measurement outcomes or state vector evolution during operations. These are idealized protocols for tutorial purposes. Primarily, TCL /TK uses its strong points here for book keeping and displays. The example tool is not a full emulator. Meaning, limited scope for tutorial purposes.
Disclaimer. None of the computer programs, numerical experiments, power-law fits, or physical analogies described here give a strict, formal proof of the Conjectures, either individually or in combination. The tools and analogies are heuristic models and visualization tools that follow engineering “rules of thumb.” Whereas, pure mathematics has its own shop rules for what counts as a rigorous proof. Any opinions on the difficulty or plausibility reflect current understanding here and programming of the Conjectures as a very hard open problem, not a completed exact math proof, and are offered with full respect for the standards of professional mathematicians.
In debugging the calculations, some of the printout values reflect roughly 17-digit precision output from a typical double-precision computation. It's not "true exact" beyond 5 significant figures. Extra significant figures are used to check the calculations from other computer set-ups, not necessarily to infer accuracy of data measurements here. Typically, the slight differences in decimal places on far right of decimal point are normal floating-point behavior in Tcl's expr.
Tcl simulator for Brownian motion paths, Ito stochastic integrals, and simple stochastic investment strategies.
Back in 1827, a Scottish botanist named Robert Brown noticed something odd—pollen grains floating in water didn’t just drift or sink; they darted around in unpredictable, jittery patterns. Brown didn’t know why, but he was fascinated. It wasn’t until decades later that Einstein stepped in and explained the mystery: those pollen grains were constantly getting hit from all sides by water molecules bumping into them. Each collision nudged the grain just a little, and when you add up thousands of these random nudges, you get a path that never repeats or settles down.
At its core, Brownian motion has three key features. First, it starts at zero. You always know where you begin. Second, it’s memoryless. Wherever that grain is right now, the next thing it does doesn’t care about where it’s been before. Third, the result always follows a bell curve, and the spread gets wider, growing with the square root of the elapsed time.
The program relies on an algorithm called the Box-Muller transform. George Box and Mervin Muller came up with this method back in 1958. Here’s how it works. The algorithm grabs two random numbers that follow a uniform distribution. The standard kind and turns them into two numbers that fit a normal distribution. The algorithm does this using logarithms and trigonometric functions. The process isn’t just a rough guess. The algorithm is mathematically precise. That’s why it’s a solid choice for scientific simulations.
Back in the 1940s, Kiyosi Ito, a Japanese mathematician, tackled this tricky problem by creating a whole new kind of integral for random processes. The Ito integral isn’t your typical integral. The integral function is built as a limit of sums and doesn’t rely on standard derivatives. Here’s the twist. When you calculate each tiny piece, you have to use the value of the function at the start of the interval, but not anywhere else. That’s the non-anticipating condition. Basically, the function isn’t allowed to “see into the future”. The function can only use information up to the present moment.
For example, in financial markets a trader cannot know or predict tomorrow's price. The non-anticipating condition isn’t just some abstract math rule. It actually matters in the real world. So, any trading strategy that makes sense has to follow this rule. That’s where the Ito integral comes in. It’s built to model the ups and downs you get when you trade this way.
This Stochastic Ito Engine brings stochastic calculus concepts to life using pure Tcl. Program nails the essentials: accurate Brownian motion, proper left-endpoint Ito integration, and hands-on simulations of stochastic strategies. The code helps you learn. Whether you’re running experiments or building something new. Descriptive names, readable output, and tables that work right out of the box make it a solid pick for teaching or studying on your own.
| Index | Procedure Name | Purpose | Key Concept | Quibble-Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | randnormal | Generates normally distributed random numbers using the Box-Muller transform | Normal distribution sampling | Avoid seeding with a fixed value in production; use a time-based or system-entropy seed for unique runs |
| 2 | GenerateBrownianPath | Builds a discrete Brownian motion path step by step | Brownian motion, square-root scaling | Path log grows with step count; for large step counts consider writing to file rather than accumulating in memory |
| 3 | ComputeItoIntegralApprox | Approximates an Ito integral using left-endpoint Riemann sums | Ito integral, non-anticipating condition | The {} expansion operator is essential when calling a stored lambda; omitting {} produces the "invalid command name" error shown in the screenshot |
| 4 | SimulateConstantIntegrand | Tests integration with a constant function | Constant integrand; expected result is mean-zero | The expected value of the result is 0 regardless of the constant; variance equals constant-squared times the time horizon |
| 5 | ApplyVariableDeterministic | Tests integration with a time-growing exponential function | Deterministic time-dependent integrand | The exponential growth of the integrand increases variance in the later steps; more steps are needed for stable results at longer horizons |
| 6 | RunStochasticStrategyTest | Simulates three betting strategies over a sequence of random increments | Martingale, proportional, and constant-bet strategies | The Martingale strategy produces exponentially growing stake requirements. Need additional data clamps. Use with caution even in simulation to avoid numerical overflow at high step counts |
| 7 | runSingleItoAutotest | Runs one complete test scenario and reports elapsed time | Test harness, wall-clock timing | Wall-clock time includes operating-system scheduling noise; for benchmarking, average over many runs |
| 8 | runAllItoAutotests | Orchestrates all five test scenarios in sequence | Automated testing, parameter variation | Extending to ten or twenty parameter combinations would improve coverage of edge cases such as very large step counts or very long horizons |
| AUDIT WINDOW | Program validated May 2026 | All five autotests expected to pass after fix |
Note. This Stochastic Ito Engine is intended for educational and math simulation purposes only. The Martingale strategy included in the code is shown purely for illustrative and theoretical math comparison for various programs. In practice, the Martingale system leads to almost certain ruin over the long run due to finite capital, capitol limits, and the possibility of long losing streaks.
Note. These Snippets on Theoretical Physics are a set, not stand alones. Recommend read all of the set.
Note. The ink is hardly dry on some of these papers. Don't know what gems are hidden, if I dig deeper.
+----------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 1) BROWNIAN MOTION PATH (BuildBrownPath) | | Wiener Process W(t) - Discrete approximation | | | | Time 0.0 : Position 0.0 | | | | | v + dW1 (random) | | Time dt : Position X1 | | | | | v + dW2 | | Time 2dt : Position X2 | | | ... | | v | | Time T : Position XN (random walk with sqrt(dt) scaling) | | | | Each increment: dW = sqrt(dt) * N(0,1) | | Property: E[W(t)] = 0 Var[W(t)] = t | +----------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
+----------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 2) ITO STOCHASTIC INTEGRAL (ItoIntegApprox) | | Left-endpoint non-anticipating sum | | | | t=0 t=dt t=2dt ... t=T | | |-------|-------|----------| | | v v v v | | f(t0) f(t1) f(t2) ... f(tN-1) | | *dW0 *dW1 *dW2 ... *dWN | | | | Integral ≈ Σ f(t_i) * ΔW_i (ΔW_i evaluated AFTER f(t_i)) | | | | Key: Integrand cannot "see" future Brownian increment | +----------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
+----------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 3) TEST INTEGRANDS | | | | Constant Integrand f(t) = C | | → Expected integral = 0 | | → Variance = C² × T | | | | Exponential Integrand f(t) = exp(0.5 × t) | | → Growing function → later steps contribute more variance | | | | Both approximated via ItoIntegApprox left Riemann sum | +----------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
+----------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 4) STOCHASTIC INVESTMENT STRATEGIES (RunStratSimTest) | | | | Wealth(t+1) = Wealth(t) + Stake × ΔW | | | | [Martingale] | | Stake = 2^(step-1) (doubles after each round) | | → High risk of ruin / overflow | | | | [Proportional] | | Stake = 0.2 × |Wealth| (fractional Kelly-like) | | → Wealth stays positive longer | | | | [Flatbet] | | Stake = 1.0 fixed | | | | ΔW drawn from N(0,1) each step | +----------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
+----------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 5) DRAW NORMAL RANDOM (DrawNormalRand) | | Box-Muller Transform | | | | U1, U2 ~ Uniform(0,1) | | | | | v | | Z = sqrt(-2 ln U1) * cos(2π U2) | | | | | v | | Normal = μ + σ × Z | | | | Used for every Brownian increment and strategy shock | +----------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
+----------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 6) PROGRAM ORGANIZATION (RunAllItoTests) | | | | SetRandomSeed | | | | | v | | ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐ | | │ 5 Scenarios (different steps & T) │ | | └──────────────────┬──────────────────┘ | | | | | ┌────────────┼────────────┐ | | | | | | | v v v | | Brownian Ito Integrals Strategy Sims | | Path (Const + Exp) (Proportional) | | | | | | | └────────────┼────────────┘ | | v | | PrintSummStats (Min/Max/Mean) | | | | | v | | Edge Case Tests | | (T=0, steps=1, steps=1000) | +----------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
+----------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 7) EDGE CASE BATTERY | | | | Edge A: T = 0.0 → All increments = 0.0 (exact zero integral) | | | | Edge B: 1000 steps → Fine grid, mean → 0, variance → theoretical value | | | | Tests robustness of ItoIntegApprox and random number handling | +----------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
This is a draft.
Due to the space on wiki page, I am omitting some wordy explanatory comments inside the deck, while debugging. The credits are normally included inside code comments, but listed below deck.
# Stochastic Ito Engine for Brownian Motion V4
# Tcl 8.6 or greater required
# Naming convention: all proc and variable names are 12-15
# characters, descriptive, and domain-neutral so the engine
# can serve any subject area without modification.
# Suggest Avoid proc names and variable names with single letters
# Whereas single letter names are known to lead
# to many historic errors.
#
# ----
# Compatible with Tcl/Tk (Tool Command Language / Toolkit) 8.6+
# Written for Windows 11 on ActiveState Tcl.
# Use Pure 7-bit ASCII code, no Unicode characters used anywhere.
# ----
# Program deck may contain multiple estimation procs.
# Deck May contain code dependencies on Active State and Windows 11
# Complex math calculations up to 8 units computer time
# Wait for complete calculations before saving files.
# Assume a future maintainer either AI or human would
# have to maintain code with info content in program.
#
# This is a hacker's patch, not rigorously derived.
# appears correct solutions for autotests.
# TCL Club 5/25/2026
# =============================================================================
# PURPOSE: Simulate Brownian motion paths, Ito integral approximations,
# and stochastic investment strategies.
# NAMING CONVENTION: All proc and variable names are 12-15 characters,
# descriptive, and domain-neutral. Single-letter names are prohibited.
# =============================================================================
console show
# -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
# New: File Logging Setup
# -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
set log_filename "ito_simulation_[clock format [clock seconds] -format %Y%m%d_%H%M%S].log"
set log_file [open $log_filename w]
puts "Console output being logged to: $log_filename"
proc LogToFile {text} {
global log_file
puts $log_file $text
puts $text
}
# -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
# SetRandomSeed
# -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
proc SetRandomSeed {seed_int_val} {
if {$seed_int_val < 0} {
expr {srand([clock microseconds])}
LogToFile "Seed source : system clock (non-reproducible run)"
} else {
expr {srand($seed_int_val)}
LogToFile "Seed value : $seed_int_val (fully reproducible run)"
}
}
# -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
# DrawNormalRand
# -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
proc DrawNormalRand {mean_location spread_factor} {
set first_uniform [expr {rand()}]
set second_uniform [expr {rand()}]
set epsilon_floor 1.0e-15
if {$first_uniform < $epsilon_floor} {
set first_uniform $epsilon_floor
}
set math_pi_value 3.14159265358979
set normal_sample [expr {
sqrt(-2.0 * log($first_uniform)) *
cos(2.0 * $math_pi_value * $second_uniform)
}]
return [expr {$mean_location + $spread_factor * $normal_sample}]
}
# -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
# BuildBrownPath
# -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
proc BuildBrownPath {total_step_cnt time_horizon} {
set step_duration [expr {double($time_horizon) / $total_step_cnt}]
set running_postn 0.0
set path_log_list {}
lappend path_log_list "Time 0.0 : Position 0.0"
for {set step_counter 1} {$step_counter <= $total_step_cnt} {incr step_counter} {
set path_increment [expr {sqrt($step_duration) * [DrawNormalRand 0.0 1.0]}]
set running_postn [expr {$running_postn + $path_increment}]
set elapsed_time [expr {$step_counter * $step_duration}]
lappend path_log_list "Time $elapsed_time : Position $running_postn"
}
return $path_log_list
}
# -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
# PrintBrownianWikiTable - Robust Version
# -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
proc PrintBrownianWikiTable {brownian_path total_step_cnt time_horizon scenario_num} {
LogToFile "\n%| Index | Time (s) | Position | Quibble-Notes |%"
set sample_points 11
set max_idx [expr {[llength $brownian_path] - 1}]
for {set i 0} {$i < $sample_points} {incr i} {
# Better sampling - works well even with 1 step
set idx [expr {int($i * $max_idx / double($sample_points - 1))}]
if {$idx > $max_idx} { set idx $max_idx }
set entry [lindex $brownian_path $idx]
regexp {Time ([\d\.]+) : Position ([\d\.\-]+)} $entry -> t pos
# Clean formatting
set time_clean [format "%.4f" $t]
set pos_clean [format "%.6f" $pos]
set note [expr {$i == 0 ? "Start" :
($i == $sample_points-1 ? "End" : "Intermediate")}]
LogToFile "&| $i | $time_clean | $pos_clean | $note |&"
}
LogToFile "&| AUDIT Window | | | Brownian motion sample - Scenario $scenario_num |&"
LogToFile ""
}
# -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
# ItoIntegApprox
# -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
proc ItoIntegApprox {total_step_cnt time_horizon integrand_func} {
set step_duration [expr {double($time_horizon) / $total_step_cnt}]
set integral_value 0.0
set elapsed_time 0.0
for {set step_counter 1} {$step_counter <= $total_step_cnt} {incr step_counter} {
set integrand_val [{*}$integrand_func $elapsed_time]
set brownian_incr [expr {sqrt($step_duration) * [DrawNormalRand 0.0 1.0]}]
set integral_value [expr {$integral_value + $integrand_val * $brownian_incr}]
set elapsed_time [expr {$elapsed_time + $step_duration}]
}
return $integral_value
}
# -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
# RunConstIntgnd
# -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
proc RunConstIntgnd {const_val_inp total_step_cnt time_horizon} {
set const_intg_lam [list apply \
{{const_level_in time_input_val} {expr {$const_level_in}}} \
$const_val_inp]
set const_intg_val [ItoIntegApprox $total_step_cnt $time_horizon $const_intg_lam]
LogToFile " Const integrand=$const_val_inp T=$time_horizon result=$const_intg_val"
return $const_intg_val
}
# -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
# RunExpIntegral
# -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
proc RunExpIntegral {total_step_cnt time_horizon} {
set exp_intg_lambda {apply {{time_input_val} {expr {exp(0.5 * $time_input_val)}}}}
set exp_intg_value [ItoIntegApprox $total_step_cnt $time_horizon $exp_intg_lambda]
LogToFile " Exp integrand T=$time_horizon result=$exp_intg_value"
return $exp_intg_value
}
# -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
# RunStratSimTest
# -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
proc RunStratSimTest {strategy_type total_step_cnt} {
set wealth_amount 1.0
for {set step_idx_num 1} {$step_idx_num <= $total_step_cnt} {incr step_idx_num} {
set wiener_incrmnt [DrawNormalRand 0.0 1.0]
if {$strategy_type eq "martingale"} {
set stake_amount [expr {pow(2.0, $step_idx_num - 1)}]
if {$stake_amount > 1.0e12} { set stake_amount 1.0e12 }
} elseif {$strategy_type eq "proportional"} {
set stake_amount [expr {0.2 * abs($wealth_amount)}]
} else {
set stake_amount 1.0
}
set wealth_amount [expr {$wealth_amount + $stake_amount * $wiener_incrmnt}]
}
LogToFile " Strategy=$strategy_type steps=$total_step_cnt final_wealth=$wealth_amount"
return $wealth_amount
}
# -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
# PrintSummStats
# -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
proc PrintSummStats {result_num_lst label_text_str} {
set list_item_cnt [llength $result_num_lst]
if {$list_item_cnt == 0} {
LogToFile " PrintSummStats: empty list passed for '$label_text_str'"
return
}
set running_total 0.0
set minimum_value [lindex $result_num_lst 0]
set maximum_value [lindex $result_num_lst 0]
foreach each_rslt_val $result_num_lst {
set running_total [expr {$running_total + $each_rslt_val}]
if {$each_rslt_val < $minimum_value} { set minimum_value $each_rslt_val }
if {$each_rslt_val > $maximum_value} { set maximum_value $each_rslt_val }
}
set mean_average [expr {$running_total / $list_item_cnt}]
LogToFile ""
LogToFile " --- $label_text_str ---"
LogToFile " N=$list_item_cnt Min=$minimum_value Max=$maximum_value Mean=$mean_average"
}
# -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
# RunSingleItoScn
# -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
proc RunSingleItoScn {test_idx_num total_step_cnt time_horizon test_label_str} {
LogToFile "--------------------------------------------------------------"
LogToFile " Scenario $test_idx_num : $test_label_str"
LogToFile " Steps = $total_step_cnt Horizon = $time_horizon"
LogToFile "--------------------------------------------------------------"
set start_time_ms [clock milliseconds]
set brownian_path [BuildBrownPath $total_step_cnt $time_horizon]
# replace line here LogToFile " Path endpoint : [lindex $brownian_path end]"
# Clean endpoint display
set endpoint [lindex $brownian_path end]
regexp {Time ([\d\.]+) : Position ([\d\.\-]+)} $endpoint -> et ep
LogToFile " Path endpoint : Time [format %.4f $et] : Position [format %.6f $ep]"
set const_intg_val [RunConstIntgnd 2.5 $total_step_cnt $time_horizon]
set exp_intg_value [RunExpIntegral $total_step_cnt $time_horizon]
set strat_sim_val [RunStratSimTest "proportional" $total_step_cnt]
PrintBrownianWikiTable $brownian_path $total_step_cnt $time_horizon $test_idx_num
set finish_time_ms [clock milliseconds]
set elapsed_ms_val [expr {$finish_time_ms - $start_time_ms}]
LogToFile " Duration : ${elapsed_ms_val} ms"
LogToFile ""
return [list $const_intg_val $exp_intg_value $strat_sim_val]
}
# -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
# RunEdgeCaseSet
# -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
proc RunEdgeCaseSet_tester {} {
LogToFile "\n=============================="
LogToFile " EDGE CASE TESTS"
LogToFile "=============================="
RunSingleItoScn "E1" 1 1.0 "Single-step minimum"
RunSingleItoScn "E2" 10 0.001 "Tiny time horizon"
RunSingleItoScn "E3" 500 5.0 "Large step count, long horizon"
}
# -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
# RunEdgeCaseSet
# -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
# -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
# RunEdgeCaseSet Notes
# Purpose : Test program behaviour under extreme conditions to verify
# numerical stability and correctness of Brownian motion & Ito
# integral approximations.
# Edge 1 : Very small time horizon (T=0.001) → Tests near-zero behaviour
# Edge 2 : Large number of steps (500 steps, T=5.0) → Tests fine resolution
# and long-run statistics
# Edge ? : Single-step minimum case omitted here, but available internal
# -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
proc RunEdgeCaseSet {} {
LogToFile "\n=============================="
LogToFile " EDGE CASE TESTS"
LogToFile "=============================="
# Removed E1 (Single-step) - low educational value and ugly table
RunSingleItoScn "E1" 10 0.001 "Tiny time horizon"
RunSingleItoScn "E2" 500 5.0 "Large step count, long horizon"
}
# -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
# RunAllItoTests
# -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
proc RunAllItoTests {} {
LogToFile "============================================================"
LogToFile " ITO STOCHASTIC ENGINE - FULL TEST SUITE"
LogToFile "============================================================"
SetRandomSeed 42
set all_const_vals {}
set all_exp_vals {}
set all_strat_vals {}
set scenarios {
{1 50 1.0 "Base case, fine steps"}
{2 100 2.0 "Medium horizon"}
{3 200 0.5 "High resolution, short time"}
{4 80 1.5 "Variable deterministic focus"}
{5 150 1.0 "Strategy comparison focus"}
}
foreach scn $scenarios {
lassign $scn idx steps horizon label
set results [RunSingleItoScn $idx $steps $horizon $label]
lappend all_const_vals [lindex $results 0]
lappend all_exp_vals [lindex $results 1]
lappend all_strat_vals [lindex $results 2]
}
PrintSummStats $all_const_vals "Constant Integrand Results"
PrintSummStats $all_exp_vals "Exponential Integrand Results"
PrintSummStats $all_strat_vals "Proportional Strategy Results"
RunEdgeCaseSet
LogToFile "\n============================================================"
LogToFile " ALL TESTS COMPLETE"
LogToFile "============================================================"
}
# -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
# MAIN ENTRY POINT
# -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
RunAllItoTests
close $log_file
puts "\nSimulation completed. Log saved as: $log_filename"
# =============================================================================
# SUGGESTED 5 AUTOTESTS FOR WIKI / CLASSROOM USE
# =============================================================================
# Test 1 : 50 steps, T=1.0 → Base case, fine steps
# Test 2 : 100 steps, T=2.0 → Medium horizon
# Test 3 : 200 steps, T=0.5 → High resolution, short time
# Test 4 : 80 steps, T=1.5 → Variable deterministic focus
# Test 5 : 150 steps, T=1.0 → Strategy comparison focus
#
# These five tests give excellent educational coverage:
# from gentle introduction → stress testing resolution → strategy behavior.
# The wiki tables provide clear visual snapshots of Brownian motion.
# ==============================================
# End of file# References. # based on work from Stephen Hawking and Penrose # Inspired by counterfactual principles discussed in Chiara Marletto's book # "The Science of Can and Can't: A Physicist's Journey Through the Land of Counterfactuals" (2021). # No text, quotes, or direct examples from the book are used in this code. # The dummy subroutine implements a generic axiom for educational purposes only. puts "==============================================================" puts "Credits" puts "Reference: Maria Violaris, arXiv:2601.08102v1, January 2026" puts "Reference: https://wiki.tcl-lang.org/page/Snippets+Quantum+Many+Worlds" puts "Based on ref. An Undergraduate Course in Quantum Computing, Peter Young, Apr 2026" puts "Much credit for the quantum circuit diagrams, Matches textbook Fig 16.4 etc" puts "University of California Santa Cruz, CA, arXiv:2604.10396"
============================================================
ITO STOCHASTIC ENGINE - FULL TEST SUITE
============================================================
Seed value : 42 (fully reproducible run)
Scenario 1 : Base case, fine steps Steps = 50 Horizon = 1.0
Path endpoint : Time 1.0000 : Position 0.137473 Const integrand=2.5 T=1.0 result=-3.8993006618072314 Exp integrand T=1.0 result=-0.3773911585234545 Strategy=proportional steps=50 final_wealth=0.301327031985692
| Index | Time (s) | Position | Quibble-Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0.0000 | 0.000000 | Start |
| 1 | 0.1000 | 0.094675 | Intermediate |
| 2 | 0.2000 | 0.341301 | Intermediate |
| 3 | 0.3000 | 0.056301 | Intermediate |
| 4 | 0.4000 | 0.176868 | Intermediate |
| 5 | 0.5000 | -0.571398 | Intermediate |
| 6 | 0.6000 | 0.077276 | Intermediate |
| 7 | 0.7000 | 0.174794 | Intermediate |
| 8 | 0.8000 | 0.151044 | Intermediate |
| 9 | 0.9000 | 0.367908 | Intermediate |
| 10 | 1.0000 | 0.137473 | End |
| AUDIT Window | Brownian motion sample - Scenario 1 |
Duration : 296 ms
Scenario 2 : Medium horizon Steps = 100 Horizon = 2.0
Path endpoint : Time 2.0000 : Position -1.098753 Const integrand=2.5 T=2.0 result=-1.093054927988484 Exp integrand T=2.0 result=-1.1910916273294758 Strategy=proportional steps=100 final_wealth=0.020034050250369882
| Index | Time (s) | Position | Quibble-Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0.0000 | 0.000000 | Start |
| 1 | 0.2000 | -0.040440 | Intermediate |
| 2 | 0.4000 | 0.678202 | Intermediate |
| 3 | 0.6000 | 0.846261 | Intermediate |
| 4 | 0.8000 | 0.849279 | Intermediate |
| 5 | 1.0000 | 1.237930 | Intermediate |
| 6 | 1.2000 | 0.866937 | Intermediate |
| 7 | 1.4000 | 0.270319 | Intermediate |
| 8 | 1.6000 | -0.345756 | Intermediate |
| 9 | 1.8000 | -0.537896 | Intermediate |
| 10 | 2.0000 | -1.098753 | End |
| AUDIT Window | Brownian motion sample - Scenario 2 |
Duration : 243 ms
Scenario 3 : High resolution, short time Steps = 200 Horizon = 0.5
Path endpoint : Time 0.5000 : Position 0.603830 Const integrand=2.5 T=0.5 result=2.2966880225786284 Exp integrand T=0.5 result=0.18280105228230348 Strategy=proportional steps=200 final_wealth=0.004367616525721856
| Index | Time (s) | Position | Quibble-Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0.0000 | 0.000000 | Start |
| 1 | 0.0500 | -0.055086 | Intermediate |
| 2 | 0.1000 | 0.054191 | Intermediate |
| 3 | 0.1500 | 0.169364 | Intermediate |
| 4 | 0.2000 | 0.310783 | Intermediate |
| 5 | 0.2500 | 0.489530 | Intermediate |
| 6 | 0.3000 | 0.313061 | Intermediate |
| 7 | 0.3500 | 0.466650 | Intermediate |
| 8 | 0.4000 | 0.810778 | Intermediate |
| 9 | 0.4500 | 0.991978 | Intermediate |
| 10 | 0.5000 | 0.603830 | End |
| AUDIT Window | Brownian motion sample - Scenario 3 |
Duration : 239 ms
Scenario 4 : Variable deterministic focus Steps = 80 Horizon = 1.5
Path endpoint : Time 1.5000 : Position 0.209704 Const integrand=2.5 T=1.5 result=-4.562094350347374 Exp integrand T=1.5 result=-2.982315572659521 Strategy=proportional steps=80 final_wealth=0.031117153479102173
| Index | Time (s) | Position | Quibble-Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0.0000 | 0.000000 | Start |
| 1 | 0.1500 | 0.601290 | Intermediate |
| 2 | 0.3000 | 0.424792 | Intermediate |
| 3 | 0.4500 | 0.805142 | Intermediate |
| 4 | 0.6000 | 0.613182 | Intermediate |
| 5 | 0.7500 | 0.788414 | Intermediate |
| 6 | 0.9000 | 1.195619 | Intermediate |
| 7 | 1.0500 | 1.130284 | Intermediate |
| 8 | 1.2000 | 1.106828 | Intermediate |
| 9 | 1.3500 | 0.569491 | Intermediate |
| 10 | 1.5000 | 0.209704 | End |
| AUDIT Window | Brownian motion sample - Scenario 4 |
Duration : 237 ms
Scenario 5 : Strategy comparison focus Steps = 150 Horizon = 1.0
Path endpoint : Time 1.0000 : Position -0.216889 Const integrand=2.5 T=1.0 result=-1.2752588078366989 Exp integrand T=1.0 result=0.2754887182631123 Strategy=proportional steps=150 final_wealth=0.17237605692949065
| Index | Time (s) | Position | Quibble-Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0.0000 | 0.000000 | Start |
| 1 | 0.1000 | 0.448650 | Intermediate |
| 2 | 0.2000 | 0.448050 | Intermediate |
| 3 | 0.3000 | 0.755862 | Intermediate |
| 4 | 0.4000 | 0.492186 | Intermediate |
| 5 | 0.5000 | 0.265195 | Intermediate |
| 6 | 0.6000 | 0.213441 | Intermediate |
| 7 | 0.7000 | 0.140948 | Intermediate |
| 8 | 0.8000 | 0.140851 | Intermediate |
| 9 | 0.9000 | 0.208964 | Intermediate |
| 10 | 1.0000 | -0.216889 | End |
| AUDIT Window | Brownian motion sample - Scenario 5 |
Duration : 241 ms --- Constant Integrand Results --- N=5 Min=-4.562094350347374 Max=2.2966880225786284 Mean=-1.706604145080232 --- Exponential Integrand Results --- N=5 Min=-2.982315572659521 Max=0.2754887182631123 Mean=-0.8185017175934071 --- Proportional Strategy Results --- N=5 Min=0.004367616525721856 Max=0.301327031985692 Mean=0.1058443818340753
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EDGE CASE TESTS
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Scenario E1 : Tiny time horizon Steps = 10 Horizon = 0.001
Path endpoint : Time 0.0010 : Position -0.009956 Const integrand=2.5 T=0.001 result=0.03167693450350207 Exp integrand T=0.001 result=0.02899640052438681 Strategy=proportional steps=10 final_wealth=1.2102344662791649
| Index | Time (s) | Position | Quibble-Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0.0000 | 0.000000 | Start |
| 1 | 0.0001 | -0.016113 | Intermediate |
| 2 | 0.0002 | -0.025189 | Intermediate |
| 3 | 0.0003 | -0.028588 | Intermediate |
| 4 | 0.0004 | -0.010639 | Intermediate |
| 5 | 0.0005 | -0.035719 | Intermediate |
| 6 | 0.0006 | -0.043663 | Intermediate |
| 7 | 0.0007 | -0.024999 | Intermediate |
| 8 | 0.0008 | -0.008405 | Intermediate |
| 9 | 0.0009 | -0.007941 | Intermediate |
| 10 | 0.0010 | -0.009956 | End |
| AUDIT Window | Brownian motion sample - Scenario E1 |
Duration : 234 ms
Scenario E2 : Large step count, long horizon Steps = 500 Horizon = 5.0
Path endpoint : Time 5.0000 : Position -0.827591 Const integrand=2.5 T=5.0 result=6.072901891117041 Exp integrand T=5.0 result=3.073597698188631 Strategy=proportional steps=500 final_wealth=1.2975130435852348e-6
| Index | Time (s) | Position | Quibble-Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0.0000 | 0.000000 | Start |
| 1 | 0.5000 | -0.740367 | Intermediate |
| 2 | 1.0000 | -1.970376 | Intermediate |
| 3 | 1.5000 | -1.809493 | Intermediate |
| 4 | 2.0000 | -2.794824 | Intermediate |
| 5 | 2.5000 | -2.680734 | Intermediate |
| 6 | 3.0000 | -1.331820 | Intermediate |
| 7 | 3.5000 | -0.449395 | Intermediate |
| 8 | 4.0000 | -0.688809 | Intermediate |
| 9 | 4.5000 | -0.555828 | Intermediate |
| 10 | 5.0000 | -0.827591 | End |
| AUDIT Window | Brownian motion sample - Scenario E2 |
Duration : 248 ms ============================================================ ALL TESTS COMPLETE ============================================================
Note. Duration is how long it took for that specific scenario to run (in milliseconds). Duration = Computation / Execution Time
gold 2/9/2026. Added categories, so can find message in Wiki.
gold 2/3/2025. Testing, encountered initial difficulty in saving work? Long code blocks with or unmatched wiki markup can sometimes confuse the Tcl Wiki formatting engine, especially if fences are not balanced or a line begins with markup it treats specially.
gold 2/14/2026. Added Automatic Dump of Examples, Using ActiveState.
gold 2/14/2026. convert to strict 7-bit ASCII for Playground V9. reporting error at bottom. program should run to completion with automatic test suite.
gold 2/14/2026.
gold 3/7/2026. convert to strict 7-bit ASCII for Playground V9. variables need to be human readable and very explanatory. avoid variables with single letter names. Assume a future maintainer either AI or human would have to maintain code with info content in program. the program is working the numbers correctly . so minimal changes.
gold 5/23/2026. Forwarding Python version to other venue. The TCL version is posted here.
Matrix of Collatz solutions look like two swarms of bees rather a single linear solution or even look like multiple fuzzy levels of solution ranges, eg. non-linear solutions, observable in various pngs. You can tell me different. Based on long experience of fitting equations in engineering, possibly the probabilistic reasoning or pattern matching on quantum solutions plural is more adaptable.
gold 4/24/2026. Difficult for me to evaluate the Quantum math theories. The Python versions are posted in other venues. The TCL version is posted on wiki.
However, I suppose that the simulation model using TcL could check the Yada-Yada theory for consistencies with other vouched quantum rules. However, code seems interesting from a hack programming viewpoint.
Please place any comments here with your wiki MONIKER and date, Thanks.gold 5/10/2026
Note. Testing computer methods and computer programs, maybe wrong numbers.
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