algorithm

Presequence

A presequence is a sequence of elements preceding a main sequence, often used in mathematics and computer science to establish…

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Operations Research

Operations Research (OR) is a discipline that uses advanced analytical methods to help make better decisions. It applies mathematical modeling,…

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Turing Thesis

The Turing thesis, also known as the Church-Turing thesis, posits that any function computable by an algorithm can be computed…

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Turing Computable Function

A function computable by a Turing machine, representing the theoretical limit of what can be calculated. It forms the basis…

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Primitive Recursive Functions Explained

Primitive recursive functions are a subset of computable functions defined using initial functions and operations like composition and primitive recursion.…

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The Halting Problem

The halting problem asks if it's possible to determine if any given program will halt or run forever. Alan Turing…

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Entscheidungsproblem

Hilbert's Entscheidungsproblem sought an algorithm to determine the truth of any mathematical statement. Alan Turing and Alonzo Church proved it…

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Effectively Decidable Relations

An effectively decidable relation is one where a mechanical method can definitively determine if a pair of elements satisfies the…

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Effective Procedure

An effective procedure is a guaranteed method for solving problems in a finite, repeatable sequence of steps. It ensures a…

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Decision Procedure

A decision procedure is a systematic algorithm that determines if statements are theorems or non-theorems within a logical system. It…

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