Refinement Algebra for Probabilistic Programs

  • Authors:
  • Larissa Meinicke;Kim Solin

  • Affiliations:
  • Åbo Akademi, Åbo, Finland;Åbo Akademi, Åbo, Finland

  • Venue:
  • Electronic Notes in Theoretical Computer Science (ENTCS)
  • Year:
  • 2008

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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.