Report Number: CS-TR-86-1106
Institution: Stanford University, Department of Computer Science
Title: A timely resolution
Author: Abadi, Martin
Author: Manna, Z ohar
Date: April 1986
Abstract: We present a novel proof system R for First-order (Linear) Temporal Logic. This system extends our Propositional Temporal Logic proof system ([AM]). The system R is based on nonclausal resolution; proofs are natural and generally short. Special quantifier rules, unification techniques, and a resolution rule are introduced. We relate R to other proof systems for First-order Temporal Logic and discuss completeness issues. The system R should be useful as a tool for such tasks as verification of concurrent programs and reasoning about hardware devices.
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