Process Algebra for Parallel and Distributed Processing

Michael Alexander, William Gardner

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Chapman & Hall/CRC
22 December 2008

Computing: general; Supercomputers; Computer architecture & logic design

Collects the Latest Research Involving the Application of Process Algebra to Computing Exploring state-of-the-art applications, Process Algebra for Parallel and Distributed Processing shows how one formal method of reasoning--process algebra--has become a powerful tool for solving design and implementation challenges of concurrent systems.

Parallel Programming Divided into three parts, the book begins by parallelizing an algorithm for the Cell Broadband Engine processor of IBM, Sony, and Toshiba. It also develops a runtime environment that can be ported to different parallel platforms and describes the formal model of action systems.

Distributed Systems The next part presents a process algebra (mCRL2) that targets distributed applications, looks at how to turn prose descriptions into unambiguous specifications, extends pi-calculus to create a service-oriented mobility abstract machine, and introduces the Channel Ambient Machine for mobile applications.

Embedded Systems The final section combines state-based Z with the event-based process algebra CSP in a formal methodology called Circus. It also develops a pair of process algebras (PARS) to address the problem of scheduling in real-time embedded systems and emphasizes the reuse of concurrent artifacts across different hardware platforms.

Highlighting recent research work, this volume addresses multicore programming problems and the evolution of the growing body of concurrency-enabled languages. It proposes solutions to the problems of designing and implementing today's concurrency-constrained multicore processor and cloud architectures.

Edited by: Michael Alexander, William Gardner
Imprint: Chapman & Hall/CRC
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 2
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 756g
ISBN: 9781420064865
ISBN 10: 142006486X
Pages: 438
Publication Date: 22 December 2008
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Parallel Programming. Distributed Systems. Embedded Systems. Index.

Dr. Michael Alexander, IBM, Vienna, Austria Dr. William Gardner, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada