Further Results for the Capacity Statistic Distribution on Compositions of 1's and 2's

Abstract

In this paper, we study additional aspects of the capacity distribution on the set ${\mathcal{B}}_n$ of compositions of $n$ consisting of $1$'s and $2$'s. Among our results are further recurrences for this distribution as well as formulas for the total capacity and sign balance on ${\mathcal{B}}_n$. We provide algebraic and combinatorial proofs of our results. We also give combinatorial explanations of some prior results where such a proof was requested. Finally, the joint distribution of the capacity statistic with two further parameters on ${\mathcal{B}}_n$ is briefly considered.