Published in Volume XIX, 2009, pages 57-92

Authors: J.A. Bergstra and A. Ponse

Abstract

We introduce an algebra of instruction sequences by presenting a
semigroup C in which programs can be represented without directional
bias: in terms of the next instruction to be executed, C has both forward
and backward instructions and a C-expression can be interpreted
starting from any instruction. We provide equations for thread extraction,
i.e., C’s program semantics. Then we consider thread extraction
compatible (anti-)homomorphisms and (anti-)automorphisms. Finally
we discuss some expressiveness results.

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@article{sacscuza:bergstra2009aisswia,
  title={An Instruction Sequence Semigroup with Involutive Anti-Automorphisms},
  author={J.A. Bergstra and A. Ponse},
  journal={Scientific Annals of Computer Science},
  volume={19},
  organization={``A.I. Cuza'' University, Iasi, Romania},
  year={2009},
  pages={57--92},
  publisher={``A.I. Cuza'' University Press}
}