Proof-checking protocols using bisimulations

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Abstract

We report on our experience in using the Isabelle/HOL theorem prover to mechanize proofs of observation equivalence for systems with infinitely many states, and for parameterized systems. We follow the direct approach: An infinite relation containing the pair of systems to be shown equivalent is defined, and then proved to be a weak bisimulation. The weak bisimilarity proof is split into many cases, corresponding to the derivatives of the pairs in the relation. Isabelle/HOL automatically proves simple cases, and guarantees that no case is forgotten. The strengths and weaknesses of the approach are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCONCUR 1999, Concurrency Theory - 10th International Conference, Proceedings
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Pages525-540
Number of pages16
ISBN (Print)3540664254, 9783540664253
DOIs
StatePublished - 1999
Event10th International Conference on Concurrency Theory, CONCUR 1999 - Eindhoven, Netherlands
Duration: 24 Aug 199927 Aug 1999

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
Volume1664 LNCS
ISSN (Print)0302-9743
ISSN (Electronic)1611-3349

Conference

Conference10th International Conference on Concurrency Theory, CONCUR 1999
Country/TerritoryNetherlands
CityEindhoven
Period24/08/9927/08/99

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