Milner, Robin, Parrow, Joachim and Walker, David. (1993) Modal logics for mobile processes. Theoretical Computer Science, Volume 114 (Number 1). pp. 149-171. ISSN 0304-3975

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Abstract

In process algebras, bisimulation equivalence is typically defined directly in terms of the operational rules of action; it also has an alternative characterization in terms of a simple modal logic (sometimes called Hennessy-Milner logic). This paper first defines two forms of bisimulation equivalence for the pi-calculus, a process algebra which allows dynamic reconfiguration among processes; it then explores a family of possible logics, with different modal operators. It is proven that two of these logics characterize the two bisimulation equivalences. Also, the relative expressive power of all the logics is exhibited as a lattice. The results are applicable to most value-passing process algebras.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA76 Electronic computers. Computer science. Computer software
Divisions:	Faculty of Science > Computer Science
Journal or Publication Title:	Theoretical Computer Science
Publisher:	Elsevier Science BV
ISSN:	0304-3975
Official Date:	14 June 1993
Volume:	Volume 114
Number:	Number 1
Number of Pages:	23
Page Range:	pp. 149-171
Identification Number:	10.1016/0304-3975(93)90156-N
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access
URI:	http://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/id/eprint/21265

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