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A linear algorithm for solving fixed-point equations on transition systems

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In this paper we present an algorithm for effectively computing extremal fixed-points of a system of mutually recursive equations over a finite transition system. The proposed algorithm runs in time linear in the size of the transition system and linear in the size of the system of equations, thereby improving on [AC].

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Vergauwen, B., Lewi, J. (1992). A linear algorithm for solving fixed-point equations on transition systems. In: Raoult, J.C. (eds) CAAP '92. CAAP 1992. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 581. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-55251-0_18

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