An introduction to differential linear logic: proof-nets, models and antiderivatives

@article{Ehrhard2017AnIT,
  title={An introduction to differential linear logic: proof-nets, models and antiderivatives},
  author={Thomas Ehrhard},
  journal={Mathematical Structures in Computer Science},
  year={2017},
  volume={28},
  pages={995 - 1060}
}
  • T. Ehrhard
  • Published 6 June 2016
  • Mathematics, Computer Science
  • Mathematical Structures in Computer Science
Differential linear logic enriches linear logic with additional logical rules for the exponential connectives, dual to the usual rules of dereliction, weakening and contraction. We present a proof-net syntax for differential linear logic and a categorical axiomatization of its denotational models. We also introduce a simple categorical condition on these models under which a general antiderivative operation becomes available. Last, we briefly describe the model of sets and relations and give a… 
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