We consider two formalisms for representing regular languages: constant height pushdown automata and straight line programs for regular expressions. We constructively prove that their sizes are polynomially related. Comparing them with the sizes of finite state automata and regular expressions, we obtain optimal exponential and double exponential gaps, i.e., a more concise representation of regular languages.

More concise representation of regular languages by automata and regular expressions / V. Geffert, C. Mereghetti, B. S. Palano - In: Developments in Language Theory / [a cura di] M. Ito, M. Toyama. - Berlin : Springer, 2008. - ISBN 9783540857792. - pp. 359-370 (( Intervento presentato al 12. convegno Developments in Language Theory tenutosi a Kyoto nel 2008.

More concise representation of regular languages by automata and regular expressions

C. Mereghetti
Secondo
;
B. S. Palano
Ultimo
2008

Abstract

We consider two formalisms for representing regular languages: constant height pushdown automata and straight line programs for regular expressions. We constructively prove that their sizes are polynomially related. Comparing them with the sizes of finite state automata and regular expressions, we obtain optimal exponential and double exponential gaps, i.e., a more concise representation of regular languages.
Pushdown automata; regular expressions; straight line programs; descriptional complexity
Settore INF/01 - Informatica
2008
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