Some comments on the structure of the best known networks sorting 16 elements

TL;DR

This paper analyzes the structure of the most efficient known sorting networks for 16 elements, focusing on their complexity and depth as described by Green and van Voorhis.

Contribution

It provides an explanation of the structure of optimal sorting networks for 16 elements, enhancing understanding of their complexity and depth.

Findings

Clarifies the structure of optimal sorting networks for 16 elements

Provides insights into the complexity and depth of these networks

Builds on the work of Green and van Voorhis

Abstract

We propose an explanation of the structure of the best known sorting networks for 16 elements with respect to the complexity and to the depth due to Green and van Voorhis.