Graph Algebras and Automata

ISBN-13: 9780824747084 / Angielski / Twarda / 2003 / 344 str.

Andrei Kelarev; A. V. Kelarev; Kelarev Kelarev

Opis

Graph algebras possess the capacity to relate fundamental concepts of computer science, combinatorics, graph theory, operations research, and universal algebra. They are used to identify nontrivial connections across notions, expose conceptual properties, and mediate the application of methods from one area toward questions of the other four. After a concentrated review of the prerequisite mathematical background, Graph Algebras and Automata defines graph algebras and reveals their applicability to automata theory. It proceeds to explore assorted monoids, semigroups, rings, codes, and other algebraic structures and to outline theorems and algorithms for finite state automata and grammars.

Spis treści

Preface, 1. Preliminaries, 2. Algebraic Structures, 3. Automata and Languages, 4. Syntactic Monoids of Automata, 5. Congruences on Automata, 6. Minimal Automata, 7. Languages, 8. Tree Languages, 9. Equational Theories, 10. Groupoid Rings, 11. Dualities, Topologies, Flatness, 12. Open Problems, Appendix A. Glossary of Notation, Bibliography, Index

O autorze

Andrei Kelarev