Applying Tree Languages in Proof Theory

  • Stefan Hetzl
Conference paper
Part of the Lecture Notes in Computer Science book series (LNCS, volume 7183)

Abstract

We introduce a new connection between formal language theory and proof theory. One of the most fundamental proof transformations in a class of formal proofs is shown to correspond exactly to the computation of the language of a certain class of tree grammars. Translations in both directions, from proofs to grammars and from grammars to proofs, are provided. This correspondence allows theoretical as well as practical applications.

Keywords

Simple Proof Production Rule Proof Theory Tree Automaton Tree Language 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Stefan Hetzl
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  1. 1.Institute of Discrete Mathematics and GeometryVienna University of TechnologyViennaAustria

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