Core Concepts
Forest is a reversible computational model that surpasses M-SRL in algorithmic expressiveness, enabling efficient computations like determining the minimum between two integers in optimal time.
Abstract
Forest, a reversible computational model, introduces algorithmic expressiveness beyond M-SRL by efficiently computing functions like the minimum between integers. The model ensures termination of iterations while allowing preemptive interruption. Forest's completeness with respect to M-SRL and PRF is demonstrated through rigorous proofs and comparisons. The analysis highlights the significance of Forest in addressing algorithmic challenges efficiently and optimally.
Key points:
Introduction of Forest as a reversible computational model surpassing M-SRL.
Demonstration of Forest's ability to compute the minimum between integers optimally.
Proof of Forest's completeness with respect to M-SRL and PRF.
Comparison with M-SRL to showcase Forest's enhanced algorithmic expressiveness.
Future directions include removing assertions for successful terminations and comparison with Loopexit for further advancements.
Stats
minGen must start with two instances of sign to determine the sign of x, and y.
Time complexity of sign is O(1).
minGen computes the minimum between m, n ∈ Z in time O(min |m|, |n|).
Quotes
"Forest extends Matos’ linear reversible computational model M-SRL."
"Forest can encode a reversible algorithm for the minimum between two integers in optimal time."