Refinement Algebra for Probabilistic Programs

Larissa Meinicke*, Kim Solin

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Abstract

We propose an abstract refinement algebra for reasoning about probabilistic programs in a total-correctness setting. The algebra is equipped with operators that determine whether a program is enabled, has certain failure or does not have certain failure, respectively. As an application, refinement rules for probabilistic action systems are derived in the algebra.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)177-195
Number of pages19
JournalElectronic Notes in Theoretical Computer Science
Volume201
Issue numberC
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 7 Mar 2008

Keywords

  • action systems
  • data refinement
  • Kleene algebra
  • probability
  • refinement algebra

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