Petri Net Algebra

Prof. Dr. Eike Best lehrt Theoretische Informatik an der Universität Hildesheim. Er hat in Karlsruhe studiert, in Newcastle (England) promoviert und sich in Bonn für Informatik habilitiert. Seine Forschungsinteressen konzentrieren sich auf das Gebiet Semantik und Verifikation paralleler und verteilter Systeme.

1. Introduction.- 2. The Petri Box Calculus.- 3. Syntax and Operational Semantics.- 4. Petri Net Semantics.- 5. Adding Recursion.- 6. S-invariants.- 7. The Box Algebra.- 8. PBC and Other Process Algebras.- 9. A Concurrent Programming Language.- 10. Conclusion.- Appendix: Solutions of Selected Exercises.- References.

From the reviews:

"The monograph presents a step-by step development of rigorous framework for the specification and verification of concurrent systems. ... The book contains full proofs, carefully chosen examples and several possible directions for further research. The development of the Petri net algebra is handled in such a way that it allows for further application-oriented extensions and modifications. The book is self-contained in the sense that no previous knowledge of Petri nets and process algebras is required." (Ryszard Janicki, Mathematical Reviews, Issue 2003 g)

"This monograph combines two theories of concurrency: process algebras and Petri nets. ... The book can serve researches and practitioners working in concurrency theory or in formalization of parallel and distributed systems. It can also be used in an advanced graduate course as a textbook or as a reference. The book contains numerous examples and exercises included in the text immediately following the relevant material. ... it is well organized and coherent both in structure and content." (Boleslaw Mikolajczak, SIGACT News, Vol. 33 (2), 2002)