Presburger arithmetic
Presburger arithmetic![]()
is a weakened form of arithmetic
which includes the structure
![]()
, the constant , the unary function , the binary function , and the binary relation
![]()
. Essentially, it is Peano arithmetic
![]()
without multiplication
.
The axioms are:
-
1.
-
2.
-
3.
-
4.
-
5.
For each first order formula

,
Presburger arithmetic is decidable, but is consequently very limited in what it can express.
| Title | Presburger arithmetic |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | PresburgerArithmetic |
| Date of creation | 2013-03-22 12:51:11 |
| Last modified on | 2013-03-22 12:51:11 |
| Owner | Henry (455) |
| Last modified by | Henry (455) |
| Numerical id | 8 |
| Author | Henry (455) |
| Entry type | Definition |
| Classification | msc 03B10 |
| Related topic | PeanoArithmetic |