Cause-Effect Structures: An Algebra of Nets with Examples of Applications by Lud

Description: Cause-Effect Structures by Ludwik Czaja This book presents a new algebraic system whose interpretation coincides with the behaviour of Petri nets, enhanced with an inhibitory mechanism and four time models. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book presents a new algebraic system whose interpretation coincides with the behaviour of Petri nets, enhanced with an inhibitory mechanism and four time models. Its goal is to provide a formal means of modelling dynamic tasks, and of testing and verifying properties, in contexts characterised by the parallel execution of actions. However, the task description differs from that of Petri nets. The algebra is a quasi-semiring, "quasi" because of its somewhat restricted distributivity axiom. Expressions of this algebra, the cause–effect structures, have a graphic presentation as nets, but with one kind of named nodes, each annotated by two expressions that specify the type of signal reception from predecessors and transmission to successors. Many structural and behavioural properties are stated with proofs, and illustrative sample tasks are included. The book is intended for all those interested or involved in parallel and distributed computing – students, researchers and practitioners alike. Back Cover This book presents a new algebraic system whose interpretation coincides with the behaviour of Petri nets, enhanced with an inhibitory mechanism and four time models. Its goal is to provide a formal means of modelling dynamic tasks, and of testing and verifying properties, in contexts characterised by the parallel execution of actions. However, the task description differs from that of Petri nets. The algebra is a quasi-semiring, "quasi" because of its somewhat restricted distributivity axiom. Expressions of this algebra, the cause-effect structures, have a graphic presentation as nets, but with one kind of named nodes, each annotated by two expressions that specify the type of signal reception from predecessors and transmission to successors. Many structural and behavioural properties are stated with proofs, and illustrative sample tasks are included. The book is intended for all those interested or involved in parallel and distributed computing - students, researchers and practitioners alike. Table of Contents Introductory notes.- Basics of elementary cause-effect structures.- Extensions of elementary cause-effect structures.- Another extension: time in elementary c-e structures. Review "The book is very well written and structured, with information presented in a very compact form. … the book is highly recommended. It presents an interesting alternative to the well-known theory of Petri nets, with much potential that deserves a wider audience." (Wolfgang Schreiner, Computing Reviews April 12, 2022) Feature Describes cause-effect structures as an extension of the elementary c-e structures, and with the following features: weighted edges, multi-valued nodes with capacities, inhibitors, and several models of time Includes various real-world examples illustrating the features discussed Presents a quasi-semiring of nets, together with examples and applications Details ISBN303020460X Author Ludwik Czaja Year 2019 ISBN-10 303020460X ISBN-13 9783030204600 Pages 142 Publication Date 2019-05-28 Short Title Cause-Effect Structures Language English Format Paperback Subtitle An Algebra of Nets with Examples of Applications DOI 10.1007/978-3-030-20461-7 Series Number 45 Edition 1st Imprint Springer Nature Switzerland AG Place of Publication Cham Country of Publication Switzerland Publisher Springer Nature Switzerland AG Edition Description 1st ed. 2019 Series Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems DEWEY 006.3 Audience Professional & Vocational Illustrations 30 Illustrations, color; 50 Illustrations, black and white; XVII, 142 p. 80 illus., 30 illus. in color. We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:127849105;

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