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Definition: An algebraic theory to formalize the notion of concurrent computation, best exemplified in CSP and CCS.
See also formal verification, formal methods.
Author: SKS
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Entry modified 17 December 2004.
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Cite this as:
Sandeep Kumar Shukla, "process algebra", in
Dictionary of Algorithms and Data
Structures [online], Paul E. Black, ed.,
U.S. National Institute of
Standards and Technology. 17 December 2004. (accessed TODAY)
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