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Development of the Theory of Continuous Lattices in MIZAR

Grzegorz Bancerek
Institute of Computer Science
University of Biaystok
email: bancerek@mizar.org

Abstract:

This paper reports on MIZAR formalization of the theory of continuous lattices included in the A Compendium of Continuous Lattices, [7]. MIZAR formalization means a formalization of theorems, definitions, and proofs in the MIZAR language such that it is accepted by the MIZAR system. This effort was originally motivated by the question whether the MIZAR system is sufficiently developed as to allow expressing advanced mathematics. The current state of the formalization, which includes 49 MIZAR articles written by 14 authors, suggests that the answer is positive. The work of the team of authors in cooperation with the Library Committee1 and system designers resulted in improvements of the system towards a more convenient technology for doing mechanically checked mathematics. It revealed, also, that the substantial element of the convenience is the incorporation of computer algebra into MIZAR system.





Grzegorz Bancerek 2002-03-20