For each \(\alpha > 2\) there is an infinite binary word with critical exponent \(\alpha \) (Q1010692)

Summary: The critical exponent of an infinite word \({\mathbf w}\) is the supremum of all rational numbers \(\alpha\) such that \({\mathbf w}\) contains an \(\alpha\)-power. We resolve an open question of Krieger and Shallit by showing that for each \(\alpha > 2\) there is an infinite binary word with critical exponent \(\alpha\).