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In this paper, we introduce a calculus of communicating systems which allows for the expression and analysis of timing constraints, for example as is important for real-time processes. We present the language, along with its formal semantics, and derive algebraic laws for reasoning about processes in the language. Though the core language is simple, we show that the language has several powerful derived operators which we demonstrate to be useful in several examples.
Research supported by ESPRIT BRA Grant No. 3006 — CONCUR
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Moller, F., Tofts, C. (1990). A temporal calculus of communicating systems. In: Baeten, J.C.M., Klop, J.W. (eds) CONCUR '90 Theories of Concurrency: Unification and Extension. CONCUR 1990. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 458. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/BFb0039073
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