Intended for researchers and graduate students in theoretical computer science and mathematical logic, this volume contains accessible surveys by leading researchers from areas of current work in logical aspects of computer science, where both finite and infinite model-theoretic methods play an important role. Notably, the articles in this collection emphasize points of contact and connections between finite and infinite model theory in computer science that may suggest new directions for interaction. Among the topics discussed are: algorithmic model theory, descriptive complexity theory, finite model theory, finite variable logic, model checking, model theory for restricted classes of finite structures, and spatial databases. The chapters all include extensive bibliographies facilitating deeper exploration of the literature and further research.
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Preface Javier Esparza, Christian Michaux and Charles Steinhorn; Automata-based presentations of infinite structures Vince Bárány, Erich Grädel and Sasha Rubin; Logical aspects of spatial databases Bart Kuijpers and Jan Van den Bussche; Some connections between finite and infinite model theory Vera Koponen; Algorithmic meta-theorems Stephan Kreutzer; Definability in classes of finite structures H. Dugald Macpherson and Charles Steinhorn; Model theoretic methods for fragments of FO and special classes of (finite) structures Martin Otto.
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"Researchers will find the book useful for referring to theorems on finite model theory. For building models of complicated problems, the book provides a good foundation." Maulik A. Dave, Computing Reviews
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Surveys of current research in logical aspects of computer science that apply finite and infinite model-theoretic methods.

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780521718202
Publisert
2011-03-10
Utgiver
Vendor
Cambridge University Press
Vekt
520 gr
Høyde
226 mm
Bredde
153 mm
Dybde
18 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
356

Biographical note

Javier Esparza has held the Chair for Foundations of Software Reliability and Theoretical Computer Science at the Technische Universität München since 2007. Christian Michaux has held the Chair of Mathematical Logic at the University of Mons (UMONS, formerly Université de Mons-Hainaut) since 2000. He is currently Dean of the Faculty of Sciences. Charles Steinhorn is Professor of Mathematics at Vassar College, where he has served as Chair of the Mathematics Department and Associate Dean of the Faculty.