Word equations, constraints, and formal languages

2024/06/04 by Laura Ciobanu, Ciobanu, Laura
Computer Science · #FOS: Computer and information sciences #FOS: Mathematics #Formal Languages and Automata Theory (cs.FL) #Group Theory (math.GR) #Logic in Computer Science (cs.LO) #Multi-Agent Systems and Negotiation #Natural Language Processing Techniques

paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.2406.02160

openalex publication_date 2024/06/04 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28

Abstract

In this short survey we describe recent advances on word equations with non-rational constraints in groups and monoids, highlighting the important role that formal languages play in this area.

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