Process Algebra with Autonomous Actions

This paper introduces autonomous observable actions into process algebra. These actions can be observed but cannot be controlled by an environment. The proposed extension of ACP allows verifications without silent steps and fairness assumptions. The inclusion of inequalities makes it possible to verify that an implementation satisfies a given specification, with the specification indicating exactly where the implementation may reduce nondeterminism.

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