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Towards Algebraic Separation Logic

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Relations and Kleene Algebra in Computer Science (RelMiCS 2009)

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We present an algebraic approach to separation logic. In particular, we give algebraic characterisations for all constructs of separation logic. The algebraic view does not only yield new insights on separation logic but also shortens proofs and enables the use of automated theorem provers for verifying properties at a more abstract level.

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  1. Institut für Informatik, Universität Augsburg, D-86135, Augsburg, Germany

    Han-Hing Dang, Peter Höfner & Bernhard Möller

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  1. Institut für Informatik, Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel, Olshausenstraße 40, 24098, Kiel, Germany

    Rudolf Berghammer

  2. College of Engineering, Qatar University, P.O. Box 2713, CSE 209, Doha, Qatar,  

    Ali Mohamed Jaoua

  3. Institut für Informatik, Universität Augsburg, Universitätsstr. 6a, 86135, Augsburg, Germany

    Bernhard Möller

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Dang, HH., Höfner, P., Möller, B. (2009). Towards Algebraic Separation Logic. In: Berghammer, R., Jaoua, A.M., Möller, B. (eds) Relations and Kleene Algebra in Computer Science. RelMiCS 2009. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 5827. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-04639-1_5

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