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BitXor

BitXor[n1, n2, ...]
gives the bitwise XOR of the integers ni.
  • Integer mathematical function, suitable for both symbolic and numerical manipulation.
  • BitXor[n1, n2, ...] yields the integer whose binary bit representation has ones at positions where an odd number of the binary bit representations of the ni have ones.
  • For negative integers BitXor assumes a two's complement representation.
  • BitXor automatically threads over lists.
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Scope   (3)
Use numbers of any size:
BitXor takes any number of arguments:
Use negative numbers:
Generalizations & Extensions   (1)
Basic symbolic simplifications are done automatically:
Applications   (4)
Make a nested pattern:
Generate a Gray code sequence [more info]:
Bitwise version of rule 60 cellular automaton:
Properties & Relations   (4)
Truth table for Xor:
Even numbers of identical arguments give 0:
Neat Examples   (3)
"Munching squares" [more info]:
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