Multi-Linear Iterative K-Σ-Semialgebras.

Abstract: We consider K-semialgebras for a commutative semiring K that are at the same time Σ-algebras and satisfy certain linearity conditions. When each finite system of guarded polynomial fixed point equations has a unique solution over such an algebra, then we call it an iterative multi-linear K-Σ-semialgebra. Examples of such algebras include the algebras of Σ-tree series over an alphabet A with coefficients in K, and the algebra of all rational tree series. We show that for many commutative semirings K, the rational Σ-tree series over A with coefficients in K form the free multi-linear iterative K-Σ-semialgebra on A. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]