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Generalized Automata and Their Net Representations

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We consider two generalizations of the duality between transition systems and Petri nets. In the first, transitions are replaced by paths, that is partial functions from a fixed set Δ to states. This allows to model continuous and/or hybrid systems when Δ represents durations. In the second generalization actions are considered to have a structure given by an algebra. This allows to model, for instance, sequential and parallel composition of ordinary actions. In each case the question of the existence of a Galois connection is considered in the framework of ordered sets and in the categorical setting.

Supported by programme CATALYSIS within CNRS/PAN cooperation framework.

Partially supported by State Committee for Scientific Research grant 8T11C03716

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Badouel, E., Bednarczyk, M.A., Darondeau, P. (2001). Generalized Automata and Their Net Representations. In: Ehrig, H., Padberg, J., Juhás, G., Rozenberg, G. (eds) Unifying Petri Nets. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 2128. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-45541-8_10

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