The permutations by decimation problem is thought to be applicable to computer graphics, and raises interesting theoretical questions in combinatory theory.We present the results of some theoretical and practical investigation into this problem.We show that sequences of this form are $O(n^2)$ in length, but finding optimal solutions can be difficult.
Jeffrey S. Buzas;Carrie G. Wager;David M. Lansky, 2011, Split-Plot Designs for Robotic Serial Dilution Assays, Biometrics, 67, 4, pp. 1189-1196, 10.1111/j.1541-0420.2011.01617.x.