Algebraic reasoning for real-time probabilistic processes with uncertain information

  • Wang Yi*
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Abstract

In this paper, we study behaviour descriptions with uncertain information such as “the probability of a system failure within a given time period is less than or equal to 0.3” in terms of process algebras. Typical systems that may show such behaviours include communicating systems with unreliable components, e.g. faulty medium. We present a process model for such behaviours, in which uncertain information is described by means of intervals of probabilities. In particular, we introduce a stochastic choice operator Σ0 [φi] Ei where φi's are intervals of probabilities. Roughly speaking, it is a process which may become Ei in one unit of time with a probability within the interval φi. Such a process is considered as a specification specifying a set of processes with less uncertain information. We develop a notion of probabilistic simulation to order specifications in terms of the degree of uncertainty in the specifications, which generalize the notion of probabilistic bisimulation. A complete axiomatization for the induced congruence is provided.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationFormal Techniques in Real-Time and Fault-Tolerant Systems - 3rd International Symposium Organized Jointly with the Working Group Provably Correct Systems - ProCoS, Proceedings
EditorsHans Langmaack, Willem-Paul de Roever, Jan Vytopil, Jan Vytopil
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Pages680-693
Number of pages14
ISBN (Print)9783540584681
DOIs
StatePublished - 1994
Externally publishedYes
Event3rd International Symposium on Formal Techniques in Real Time and Fault Tolerance Organized Jointly with Working Group Provably Correct Systems, ProCoS 1994 - Lubeck, Germany
Duration: 19 Sep 199423 Sep 1994

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
Volume863 LNCS
ISSN (Print)0302-9743
ISSN (Electronic)1611-3349

Conference

Conference3rd International Symposium on Formal Techniques in Real Time and Fault Tolerance Organized Jointly with Working Group Provably Correct Systems, ProCoS 1994
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityLubeck
Period19/09/9423/09/94

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