Two variable and linear temporal logic in model checking and games

@article{Lenhardt2013TwoVA,
  title={Two variable and linear temporal logic in model checking and games},
  author={Rastislav Lenhardt},
  journal={Log. Methods Comput. Sci.},
  year={2013},
  volume={9}
}
  • R. Lenhardt
  • Published 19 March 2013
  • Computer Science
  • Log. Methods Comput. Sci.
Model checking linear-time properties expressed in first-order logic has non-elementary complexity, and thus various restricted logical languages are employed. In this paper we consider two such restricted specification logics, linear temporal logic (LTL) and two-variable first-order logic (FO2). LTL is more expressive but FO2 can be more succinct, and hence it is not clear which should be easier to verify. We take a comprehensive look at the issue, giving a comparison of verification problems… 
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