List of gliders (F)

In Conway's Game of Life and related cellular automata, a glider is a small, self-propelled pattern that moves across the grid. This entry catalogs known gliders whose names begin with the letter "F". This list is non-exhaustive, as new patterns are continually being discovered and analyzed. This specific categorization is for organizational purposes and may not reflect common usage or inherent significance within the field. It should be noted that naming conventions can vary within the Life community.

• F-heptomino: A 7-cell still life which is not itself a glider but can be part of larger glider-producing patterns. Its shape resembles the letter "F".

• Figure eight: Refers to several different patterns that resemble the digit 8. Some of these patterns are oscillators, and not gliders, while others can interact with gliders in interesting ways. It is essential to check if a given "figure eight" configuration is indeed a glider before classifying it as such.

• Fumarole: A term that sometimes gets applied to certain unstable patterns that emit gliders or other objects before dissipating or settling into a stable configuration. It's not a glider itself, but rather a type of "gun" or "puffer" that produces gliders.

It's crucial to verify the exact properties and behavior of any given pattern before definitively categorizing it as a glider, particularly if its name is shared with other types of Life forms.