Finite Automata | Mathematics

Product Description

Interest in finite automata theory continues to grow not only because of its applications in computer science but also because of more recent applications in mathematics particularly group theory and symbolic dynamics. The subject itself lies on the boundaries of mathematics and computer science and with a balanced approach that does justice to both aspects this book provides a well-motivated introduction to the mathematical theory of finite automata. The first half of Finite Automata focuses on the computer science side of the theory and culminates in Kleene's Theorem which the author proves in a variety of ways to suit both computer scientists and mathematicians. In the second half the fo…