Automata and Languages : Theory and Applications

Alexander Meduna

ISBN 10: 1852330740 / ISBN 13: 9781852330743

Published by Springer London, 2000

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Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - Automata and Languages presents a step-by-step development of the theory of automata, languages and computation. Intended to be used as the basis of an introductory course to this theory at both junior and senior levels, the text is organized in such a way as to allow the design of various courses based on selected material. Areas featured in the book include:- \*basic models of computation \*formal languages and their properties \*computability, decidability and complexity \*a discussion of the modern trends in the theory of automata and formal languages \*design of programming languages, including the development of a new programming language \*compiler design, including the construction of a complete compiler Alexander Meduna uses clear definitions, easy-to-follow proofs and helpful examples to make formerly obscure concepts easy to understand. He also includes challenging exercises and programming projects to enhance the reader's comprehension, and, to put the theory firmly into a 'real world' context, he presents lots of realistic illustrations and applications in practical computer science.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Automata and Languages : Theory and Applications
• Publisher: Springer London
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1852330740
• ISBN 13: 9781852330743
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 235W x 155H x 52D millimeters 235 millimeters width by 155 millimeters height by 52 millimeters depth
• Weight: 1430 grams

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Automata and Languages presents a step-by-step development of the theory of automata, languages and computation. Intended to be used as the basis of an introductory course to this theory at both junior and senior levels, the text is organized in such a way as to allow the design of various courses based on selected material. Areas featured in the book include:- * basic models of computation * formal languages and their properties * computability, decidability and complexity * a discussion of the modern trends in the theory of automata and formal languages * design of programming languages, including the development of a new programming language * compiler design, including the construction of a complete compiler Alexander Meduna uses clear definitions, easy-to-follow proofs and helpful examples to make formerly obscure concepts easy to understand. He also includes challenging exercises and programming projects to enhance the reader's comprehension, and, to put the theory firmly into a 'real world' context, he presents lots of realistic illustrations and applications in practical computer science.