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What is a finite automaton used for?
What is a finite automaton used for?
How many states do finite automata typically have?
How many states do finite automata typically have?
What is the purpose of the transition function in a finite automaton?
What is the purpose of the transition function in a finite automaton?
Which component of a finite automaton represents the initial state?
Which component of a finite automaton represents the initial state?
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What does the finite control of a finite automaton do?
What does the finite control of a finite automaton do?
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In the context of finite automata, what does the term 'quintuple' refer to?
In the context of finite automata, what does the term 'quintuple' refer to?
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What is a key difference between DFA and NFA?
What is a key difference between DFA and NFA?
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In a finite automaton, what do the states (Q) represent?
In a finite automaton, what do the states (Q) represent?
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Which of the following conventions is typically used to represent input symbols in automata?
Which of the following conventions is typically used to represent input symbols in automata?
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What does the set F represent in a finite automaton?
What does the set F represent in a finite automaton?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding DFA and NFA?
Which of the following statements is true regarding DFA and NFA?
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What role does the transition table play in a finite-state automaton?
What role does the transition table play in a finite-state automaton?
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Study Notes
Finite Automaton
- A finite automaton is a mathematical model of a simple idealized machine used to recognize patterns within input taken from some character set (or alphabet).
Finite State System
- A finite state system defines an infinite language with a set of strings labeled from the initial state to the final state.
Finite Automata
- Finite automata recognize patterns by taking a string of symbols as input and changing its state accordingly.
- When the desired symbol is found, a transition occurs, and the automaton can either move to the next state or stay in the same state.
- Finite automata have two states: Accept state or Reject state.
Formal Definition
- A finite automaton can be formally defined as a quintuple M = (Q, ∑, q0, δ, F), where:
- Q: finite set of states
- ∑: finite set of input symbols
- q0: initial state
- F: final state
- δ: transition function
Finite Automata Model
- A finite automaton can be represented by an input tape and finite control.
- The input tape is a linear tape with cells, each containing an input symbol.
- The finite control decides the next state based on the input from the input tape.
Types of Automata
- There are two types of finite automata: DFA (Deterministic Finite Automata) and NFA (Non-Deterministic Finite Automata).
DFA and NFA
- Every DFA is an NFA, but not every NFA is a DFA.
- Both DFA and NFA can have multiple final states.
- DFA is used in Lexical Analysis in Compiler, while NFA is more of a theoretical concept.
Symbols Used
- State: represents a state in the finite automaton
- Final State label: represents the final state of the finite automaton
- Initial State: represents the initial state of the finite automaton
Transition mark
- Transition mark: represents the transition from one state to another based on input symbols.
Conventions
- 0, 1, a, b, c : input symbols
- w, x, y : strings
- q, p : states
- ε : null string
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Description
Explore the concepts of Finite Automaton, a mathematical model used for pattern recognition in computer science. Learn about recognizing patterns in input using a simple idealized machine with a defined set of strings.
