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Matrix Calculator for Conway's Game of Life

Built for researchers prototyping or validating an idea. Prototype fast, reproduce exactly, and share a citable, interactive version of your model. Simulate Conway's Game of Life live below — adjust the inputs and watch it respond, right in your browser.

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linear algebra · multiply, det, inverse, solve

Matrix A

Matrix B

Result

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Enter matrices (rows on new lines, values space-separated), then pick an operation.

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EngineGauss-Jordan

Result—

Governing equation

det (A) = a d - b c = (2) (3) - (1) (1) = 5

Reading this result: A is square with det(A) = 5 ≠ 0, so it is invertible; |det| is the factor by which the map scales area/volume.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this good for researchers?: Yes — this version of "Matrix Calculator for Conway's Game of Life" is framed for researchers prototyping or validating an idea. Prototype fast, reproduce exactly, and share a citable, interactive version of your model.
Do I need to install anything?: No. It runs in any modern browser, free, with no account required.