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AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY-BANGLADESH

CSC 2106: THEORY OF COMPUTATION


Lecture: # 1 Week: # 1 Semester: Fall 2024 -2025

INTRODUCTION

Instructor: Dr. Afroza Nahar


Professor, Department of Computer Science,
Faculty of Science and Technology.
afroza@aiub.edu, room no: DN0113 1
SELF INTRODUCTION

 B.Sc.: Mathematics, Dhaka University.

 1st M.Sc.: Applied Mathematics, Dhaka University.


 2nd M.Sc.: Computer Science, Asian Institute of Technology (AIT). Thailand.
 PhD. Computational modeling, University of Malaya (UM), Malaysia

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SELF INTRODUCTION

 Lecturer, Dept. of Mathematics, AIUB, 2000- 2005

 Assistant Prof. & IQAC Member, Dept. of CS, AIUB, 2005~2017

 Associate Professor, 2017 ~ 2022

 Professor, Dec ‘2022~date

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THE LIST OF COURSES I TAUGHT:

Math 1 Management Information System

CS Mathematics
 Math 2
Data Structure
Math 3
Theory of Computation
Math 4
Business Mathematics
Computer Fundamental
E-governance
Discrete Mathematics
Research Methodology
Operating System Advanced Operating System (MSc.)

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MY RESEARCH AREAS:
Machine Learning

Wireless network and IoT

Computational Modeling

Renewable Energy System,

 Solar Energy

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SPECIAL AWARD
Best Researcher 2021
Chebyshev grant 2022

Google scholar ID:


https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=oC9CbtcAAAAJ&hl=en

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PUBLICATIONS: Journal papers
 Afroza Nahar, Hasanuzzaman, M., Rahim, N. A., & Parvin, S. (2023).
“Thermo-fluid Physiognomies of a Photovoltaic Thermal Collector: A
Comparative Study with Different Flow Channel Materials”. Journal of
Solar Energy Engineering. Vol. 145, pp. 1-13

 Afroza Nahar, Parvin S. & Hasanuzzaman, (2023), “Second law


analysis for free convection in an L-shaped cavity filled with
nanofluid.” AIUB Journal of Science and Engineering. Vol. 22, issue 2,
pp.-132-144.

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PUBLICATIONS: Journal papers

 M.K. Islam, Afroza Nahar, M. Hasanuzzaman, N.A. Rahim (2022).


“Experimental Performance Investigation of a Nanofluid Based
Parabolic Trough Concentrator in Malaysia”. AIUB Journal of Science
and Engineering.

 Md. Navid Bin Anwar, Afroza Nahar, Nashid Kamal Md., Mehedi
Hasan Shuvo (2022). “A Waiting Time Based Bully Algorithm for
Leader Node Selection in Distributed System”. Malaysian Journal of
Science. Vol. 41(3), pp. 38-43

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PUBLICATIONS: Journal papers
 Afroza Nahar, Hasanuzzaman, M., Rahim, N. A., & Parvin, S. (2022).
“Thermo-fluid Physiognomies of a Photovoltaic Thermal Collector: A
Comparative Study with Different Flow Channel Materials”. Journal of
Solar Energy Engineering. Vol. 145, pp. 1-13

 Salma Parvin, Abrar Islam and Afroza Nahar. (2022). “Performance


Analysis of a Direct Absorption Solar Collector using Different
Nanofluids: Effect of Physical Parameters,” GANIT: Journal of
Bangladesh Mathematical Society, vol 41 (2). Pp. 18-33.

 Sohrab Khan, Faheemullah Shaikh, Mokhi Maan Siddiqui, Tanweer


Hussain, Laveet Kumar, and Afroza Nahar, (2021). “Hourly Forecasting
of Solar Photovoltaic Power in Pakistan Using Recurrent Neural
Networks”. International Journal of Photoenergy., vol 2022, pp. 1-11.

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PUBLICATIONS: Journal papers
 Md. Faruk Abdullah Al Sohan, Afroza Nahar, Md Sajid Bin-Faisal,
(2021). “LEACH-S2: A Brief Approach on a Proposal of an Energy
Efficient LEACH Routing” International Journal of Advanced
Networking and Applications. vol. 13 (2), pp. 4931-4938.

 M. S. Hossain, Laveet Kumar, Afroza Nahar, (2021)."A Comparative


Performance Analysis between Serpentine-Flow Solar Water Heater
and Photovoltaic Thermal Collector under Malaysian Climate
Conditions" International Journal of Photoenergy., vol 2021, pp. 1-9.

 Md. Faruk Abdullah Al Sohan, Afroza Nahar, and Samia Yasmin


(2021), Impact of Prolonged Isolation from the campus on the mental
health of the students during Covid-19 pandemic. AIUB Journal of
Science and Engineering AJSE COVID-19 Special Issue, Page 59 – 64

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PUBLICATIONS: Journal papers
 Afroza Nahar, Hasanuzzaman, M., Rahim, N. A., Parvin, S. (2019).
Numerical investigation on the effect of different parameters in
enhancing heat transfer performance of photovoltaic thermal
systems. Renewable energy, 132: 284-295.

 Islam M. K., Hasanuzzaman, M., Rahim, N. A., Afroza Nahar (2019).


Effect of Nanofluid Properties and Mass-Flow Rate on Heat Transfer of
Parabolic-Trough Concentrating Solar System. Journal of Naval
Architecture and Marine Engineering, 16: 33-44.

 Afroza Nahar, Hasanuzzaman, M., Rahim, N. A. (2017). Numerical and


Experimental Investigation on the Performance of a Photovoltaic
Thermal Collector with Parallel Plate Flow Channel under Different
Operating Conditions in Malaysia. Solar Energy, 144: 517-528.
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PUBLICATIONS: Journal papers

Afroza Nahar, Hasanuzzaman, M., & Rahim, N. A. (2017). A Three-


Dimensional Comprehensive Numerical Investigation of Different
Operating Parameters on the Performance of a Photovoltaic Thermal
System with Pancake Collector. Journal of Solar Energy Engineering, 139:
1-16.

Afroza Nahar, M. Hasanuzzaman, N.A. Rahim, M. Hosenuzzaman.


(2014). The effect of PV cell materials on PV system performance.
Advanced Materials Research Journal, 1043: 12-16.

M. Hosenuzzaman, N.A. Rahim, J. Selvaraj M. Hasanuzzaman, A.B.M.A.


Malek, Afroza Nahar. (2015). Global prospects, progress, policies, and
environmental impact of solar photovoltaic power generation. Renewable
and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 41: 284-297.

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PUBLICATIONS: Journal papers
 Islam, M. A., Hasanuzzaman, M., Rahim, N.A, Afroza Nahar,
Hosenuzzaman, M. (2014). Global Renewable Energy Based Electricity
Generation and Smart Grid System for Energy Security, The Scientific
World Journal, 2014, Page 13.

 Bikash Barua, M. M. Obaidul Islam & Afroza Nahar. Use of University-


Industry Knowledge Transfer Channels-The Case of American
International University-Bangladesh (AIUB). AIUB Journal of Business
and Economics, ISSN 1683-8742, 10: 2011

 Muhammad Mahbubur Rahman, Afroza Nahar, Modified Bully


Algorithm using Election Commission. MASAUM Journal of Computing
(MJC), 1(3): 439-446, 2009, ISSN 2076-0833.

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PUBLICATIONS: Conferences
papers
 Afroza Nahar, Rifat Al Mamun R., Md. Faruk Abdullah Al Sohan and
Rubina Islam, “Predicting Photovoltaic Power Generation by Machine
Learning Using Time Series Analysis”, 15th International Conference on
Applied Energy (ICAE2023). 03-Dec-2023 - 07-Dec-2023. Doha, Qatar.
 Rifat Al Mamun R., Afroza Nahar, Md. Faruk Abdullah Al Sohan and
Rubina Islam. “Enhancing Elderly Healthcare Access in Smart Cities: A
Pathway to Inclusive Wellbeing" ICASF conference. December 5-6,
2023, UAE.
 Afroza Nahar, Rubina Reya, Md. Sohan, Rifat Rudro (2023).
“Enhancing Academic Integrity: A Multi-model Deep Learning
Approach for Reliable Test Supervision and Dishonesty Detection”
APQN Academic Conference (AAC), 2-4 November 2023. Dhaka,
Bangladesh.

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PUBLICATIONS: Conferences papers
 Md. Faruk Abdullah Al Sohan, Nusrat Jahan Anannya, Afroza Nahar,
kalpoma Kazi A. (2022), “The International Conference on Electrical,
Computer, Communications and Mechatronics Engineering
(ICECCME)”, 16-18 November 2022, Maldives.

 Md. Faruk Abdullah Al Sohan, Afroza Nahar (2022). “A low-power


wireless sensor network for a smart irrigation system powered by
solar energy” ICCA 2022 Conference: March 10-12, 2022, in Dhaka,
Bangladesh.

 Afroza Nahar, Hasanuzzaman, M., Parvin, S. (2020). "Computational


Modeling for photovoltaic thermal system” ICCA 2020 Conference:
January 10-12, 2020, in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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PUBLICATIONS: Conferences papers
 Afroza Nahar, Hasanuzzaman, M., Rahim, N. A. (2019). Effects of the
Flow Channel Materials on the Performance of the Photovoltaic
Thermal System. The 11th International Conference on Applied
Energy, ICAE2019: August 12-15, 2019, in Västerås, Sweden.

 Afroza Nahar, Hasanuzzaman, M., Rahim, N. A. (2015). Numerical


Investigation of the Performance of Photovoltaic Thermal System
Using Nanofluid. International Conference on Power, Energy and
Communication Systems, IPECS 2015, August 24 – 25, 2015, Arau,
Perlis, Malaysia.

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PUBLICATIONS: Conferences papers
 Afroza Nahar, M. Hasanuzzaman, N. A. Rahim, Concentrated Solar
Thermal Based Power Generation, Proceeding of the 2nd Power and
Energy Conversion Symposium ( PECS, 2014), University Technical
Malaysia, Melaka, Malaysia, 12 May 2014, pp.135-140. (Non-ISI/Non-
SCOPUS Cited Publication).

 M. A. Rahman, A. H. M. R. Karim, S. Akhter, Afroza. Nahar, K. M.


Ahmed & R. M. A. P. Rajatheva, Agricultural e-Commerce for
Marginalized Communities: An Effective Utilization of ICT for
Bangladesh. ICNEWS, JAN’ 2 – 4, 2006, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

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LECTURE OUTLINE

 Mission and Vision


 Learning Objective & Outcome
 Class & Course Policies
 Exam & Evaluation Policies
 Course Objective
 Course Outcome
 Course Outline
 Pre-requisite
 Introduction to Theory of Computation

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LEARNING OBJECTIVE
WELCOME & INTRODUCTION
 To know the vision & mission of AIUB and the FST.

 To understand the policies regarding class, course, exam and


evaluation.

 To grasp the course content, outline, objective & outcome as a


whole.

 To prepare with the pre-requisite course/topic for this course.

 Introduction to the course Theory of Computation.

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LEARNING OUTCOME
WELCOME & INTRODUCTION
 Students will understand the vision & mission of the university and the faculty the
belong to.
 Students will know the policies regarding –
 Class attendance; Classroom behavior & interaction; Q/A session rules
 Outside class interaction, consultation and communication.
 Exams/viva/assignment… overall assessment policies and marks distribution
 Students will have a clear idea about the –
 Objective and outcome of the course; Course outline/syllabus
 Weekly distribution of the topics; Books and references
 Pre-requisite course/topics provided as a reading material

 A brief introduction about “Theory” and “Computation” in computer science.

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MISSION & VISION
American International University-Bangladesh Department of Computer Science
Vision: Our vision is to be the preeminent
Vision: AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY- Department of Computer Science through creating
BANGLADESH (AIUB) envisions promoting professionals recognized professionals who will provide innovative
and excellent leadership catering to the technological solutions by leveraging contemporary research
progress and development needs of the country. methods and development techniques of computing
Mission: AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY- that is in line with the national and global context.
BANGLADESH (AIUB) is committed to provide quality Mission: The mission of the Department of
and excellent computer-based academic programs Computer Science of AIUB is to educate students in a
responsive to the emerging challenges of the time. It is student-centric dynamic learning environment; to
dedicated to nurture and produce competent world provide advanced facilities for conducting innovative
class professional imbued with strong sense of ethical research and development to meet the challenges of
values ready to face the competitive world of arts, the modern era of computing, and to motivate them
business, science, social science and technology. towards a life-long learning process.

Faculty of Science & Technology


Vision: The Faculty of Science and Technology is Mission: To create highly skilled and globally
committed to equip students with world class competitive professionals with advanced
scientific research and industry-oriented knowledge theoretical and applied knowledge responsive to
and skills. the needs of the society in the discipline of science
and technology.
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CLASS & COURSE POLICIES
 At least 80% presence. Auto/manually attendance  REMEMBER:
is taken via TEAMS.
 Your feedback is the key to the completion of
 Go through the topics before attending the class
this course successfully.
(from course outline).
 First 10 minutes of the class will be  After a topic is completed, prepare & ask
question/answer session of previous class topics. QUESTIONS (during/after the class).
 Every 20-25 minutes of the lecture, you will be  REPETATION is never a good solution as the
given time to ask questions. lecture you heard before will be said again.
 Use the “Raise Hand” option to ask question. To answer a question the teacher may repeat
the topic in a different way as per your
 Outside class for any unresolved issue,
question.
 Consultation time will be provided. Make use of
these times.
 Use the TEAMS message box for appointment

 You may also post your (topic related) questions


on the chat/message option in TEAMS course
group. Any student is allowed to
answer/discuss the questions.
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EXAM & EVALUATION POLICIES
Exam Policies Marks Distribution
 There will be at least one Marking system for Theory Classes
assessment (quiz/assignment/viva)  Attendance/Performance: 10%
each week. Most assignment &  Quizzes: 40% (best will be counted)
quiz will be problem solving in  Assignments: 10%
nature. Quiz may also contain  Midterm/Final term Assessment:
theoretical questions. 40%
 Mid Semester assessment and  Total: 100%
Final Assessment will consist of
Final Grade/ Grand Total
Assignment, Exam & Viva on the
 Midterm: 40%
defined week in the academic
 Final Term: 60%
calendar.
 Any plagiarism will be result in
grade “F”.
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COURSE OBJECTIVE

 Learn about different mathematical (formal) model for computation.


 Understand how to reason about computation using abstract, formal
models.
 Go through the definitions of several specific models of computation
including finite automata, context-free grammars, and Turing machines
along with the tools for analyzing their power and limitations.
 Design and analyze how the nature of computation (solvable, unsolvable,
efficient problems by computers) can be formalized as precise
mathematical problems for different computational devices.
 Practice creative mathematical problem solving.

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COURSE OUTCOME
AT THE END OF THIS COURSE, THE FOLLOWING OUTCOME SHALL HAVE BEEN ATTAINED

 Basic notations used in computer science literature


 Understand the mathematical model of Computation.
 Use of Computational models to solve problems for different
computational devices
 Learn how to formally reason about computation.
 Develop the ability to compose correct, clear, and concise mathematical
proofs.
 Understand Computability
 Determine Complexity of problems
 Learn the technology-independent foundations of CS

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COURSE OUTLINE
INTRODUCTION
 Automata and Formal Language Theory: Deterministic finite
automata, nondeterministic finite automata, regular expressions;
Pumping Lemma, non-regular languages; Pushdown automata and
context-free languages.
 Computability Theory: Turing Machines and the Church-Turing
thesis; Decidability, halting problem;
 Complexity Theory: Time complexity, space complexity; Complexity
classes P, NP, PSPACE and the P vs. NP question. Polynomial time
reductions and NP-completeness.
 Week wise topic distribution.

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COURSE OUTLINE
INTRODUCTION
Books & References:
 Introduction to the Theory of Computation; (Latest Edition) by
Michael Sipser.

 Introduction to Automata Theory, Languages, and Computation;


(Latest Edition) by John E. Hopcroft, et al.

 Elements of the Theory of Computation, (Latest Edition) by Harry


R. Lewis, Christos H. Papadimitriou.

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PRE-REQUISITE
MATHEMATICAL REASONING AND ALGORITHMIC THINKING IS REQUIRED:

 Set theory (sub-set, power set etc.)


 Sequence, Tuple
 Function & relation (domain, range etc.)
 Propositional logic
 Graph theory, mathematical representation & algorithms
 Asymptotic notation, NP-completeness
 Proof by : Construction, Contradiction, Induction

 ** some reading material regarding these topics are given at the end.

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WHY STUDY THEORY OF
COMPUTATION?
 Let us consider a scenario –
 You are in a room full of different objects scattered all over the floor. You need to go from one end
of the room to another end crossing over these objects. You may step onto the objects in the
room or remove the objects from the path to crossover. But some objects may be too hard to
step on or may be too heavy (or fixed on the floor) to be removed from the path.
 Now let us consider 3 conditions –
 If you are crossing the room blindfolded, you would definitely step onto the objects in the room
to crossover, but some objects may be too hard to step on which may result in painful experience
on your legs.
 If you are crossing with eyes open, you may remove/move away some of the objects while
stepping towards the other end but may remove something which shouldn’t be removed or may
try to move something which you can never be moved.
 If you are crossing the room with your eyes open and knowing the nature of the objects, you may
reach the other end without any problem by removing the objects which can be removed and
stepping on the (soft) objects which will not give you pain. Still there may be some instances
where you need to step onto some hard objects, but this time you would be prepared as you
know from before.
 This is known as classical difference between “Walking the path” and “Knowing the path”.
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…WHY STUDY THEORY OF
COMPUTATION?
 Computer science is all about solving problem using the computational capacities
(software/hardware) of a computing devices/tools. So, it is very important to know the
model of these computations, capabilities & limitations of these devices/tools, and the
complexity of the solutions of the given problem, which is the content of the theory of
computation.
 At the end of your graduation you can be a programmer, developer, software engineer or
any other CS professionals with clear concept about your favorite areas of computer
science (programming/software engineering etc.), without even knowing the theory of
computation.
 But that would be like the first (blindfolded) group, where you would be dependent
on the software tools or device configuration given to you to solve the problem. To
reach at the pick level of your profession, you will be stepping onto a lot of hard
objects where you need to learn some of the concept of theory of computation to
complete your solutions and carry on towards your goal.
 If you are an alert/talented person and have a reasonable idea about TOC like the
second (eyes-open) group, you would still be dependent and need to go through the
painful process of re-learning to complete your solutions and achieve your goal.
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…WHY STUDY THEORY OF
COMPUTATION?
 If you have a good concept of the theory of computation along with your favorite
areas of computer science, you will definitely have a privilege over others to achieve
your professional goal. You will not be completely dependent on the given
capacities of the devices/tools. As you have the idea of computation, you can come
up with your own tools/devices based on the requirement of your solution.
 In present technological world (IoT, BigData, AI, etc.) everything is a blending of
hardware and software. To be a better computer professional, you must know the
computational models, capabilities, and/or complexities to put a software onto a
hardware or engineer a hardware for an intended software.
 In theory of computation you will learn abstract machines, systems, or model of
computation, which will be defined mathematically. Every change or enhancement
we made on a mathematical computational model of devices/systems, can surely be
implemented as the theory gives us fundamental capabilities and limitations of
these devices/systems. Now the opposite is not possible. You cannot make a device
or system first then come up with a theory to sustain it.

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…WHY STUDY THEORY OF
COMPUTATION?
 The importance to study the theory of computation is to
 Better understand the development of formal mathematical models of
computation that reflect the real-world of computer.
 To achieve deep understanding about the mathematical properties of computer
hardware and software.
 Mathematical definitions of the computation and the algorithm.
 To rectify the limitations of computers and answer what kind of problems can be
computed?
 Usability of TOC:
 Machines Models (different computational devices/SW tools)
 Problem/solution Models (machines/algorithms can be used to solve)
 Theorems about what types of machines can solve what types of problems, and
at what cost.
 We will work on Sequential and single-processor computing, Focus on decision
problems (yes/no answers) on discrete inputs.
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“THEORY” OF “COMPUTATION”
 Computation: The processing of information by the unlimited
application of a finite set of operations or rules.
 Theory: General ideas that apply to many different systems
(Independence from Technology); Expressed simply, abstractly, and
precisely.
 Precision: Can be used to prove formal mathematical theorems

 Positive results (what can be computed): correctness of algorithms and system


designs
 Negative results (what cannot be computed): proof that there is no algorithm
to solve some problem in some setting (with certain cost)

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LINGUISTICS
 Linguistics is the scientific study of language. It involves the analysis of language form, language
meaning, and language in context.
 Language theory is a branch of mathematics concerned with describing languages as a set of
operations over an alphabet.
 We, the human, communicate with language. In written form, we use different symbols to
express. But a machine has no capability to understand such symbols.
 We know from our previous courses, that any computing system works on the format – Input 
Process  Output.
 And every input we provide is nothing but a stream of symbols (even a picture or video is
converted to streams of symbols) that is later converted to numbers and lastly into signals that
a device can process.
 For every models in this course we will be using the symbols (a-z, 0-9, #, $, etc.) as input and try
to come up with a model of computation to process these streams into a meaningful output.
 Our main focus would be to process a given language using a given configuration of
machine/system (mathematical model) and find out if this language can be processed by this
machine or not (decision problem).
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THEORY OF COMPUTATION
 We will deal with –
 Mathematical abstraction of computing devices/systems called a model of computation.
 What problems can be solved on a model of computation, using some computational steps
(algorithm),
 How efficiently they can be solved or to what degree (e.g., approximate solutions versus
precise ones).
 Theory of computation (TOC) is based on analysis of the fundamental capabilities and
limitations of computing devices/systems.
 The objective is to Build a theory out of the idea of computation.
 Three areas are explored for this purpose –
 Automata (formal languages)
 Computability
 Complexity
 Though these ideas and models are mathematical in nature, each of these three areas has
different interpretation of the analysis. And the solution also very according to the
interpretation.
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AUTOMATA THEORY
 Automata comes from the Greek word (Αυτόματα) which means that something is doing
something by itself.
 Automata deals with the study of abstract (mathematical model) machines or systems
(definition and properties) and the computational problems (defined in terms of formal
languages) that can be solved (recognized) using these machines.
 An automaton can be a finite representation of a formal language that may be an
infinite set (language theory). Formal languages are the preferred mode of
specification (input) for any problem that must be computed (processed).
 Automata are used as theoretical models for computing machines (input, process,
output),
 These abstract computing machines are used for proofs about computability
(solvability).
 Such models include –
 finite automaton, used in text processing, compilers, and hardware design
 Context-free grammar, used in programming languages and artificial intelligence
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COMPUTABILITY THEORY
 Deals with certain basic problems that cannot be solved by computers
(how do we know/prove?).
 For example – Problem of determining whether a mathematical
statement is true or false. No computer algorithm can perform this
task, at least, no algorithm is known till now.
 Development of ideas concerning theoretical models of computers
that eventually would help to lead to the construction of actual
computers.
 In computability theory, the classification of problems is by those that
are solvable and those that are not.

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COMPLEXITY THEORY
 Deals with the method and ideas to decide if problems are computationally
hard and/or easy.
 There are elegant schemes for classifying problems according to their
computational difficulties. For example –
 Try to alter the aspects of the problem which is at the root of the
difficulty so that the problem is more easily solvable.
 Settle for less than a perfect solution to the problem. In certain cases
finding solutions that only approximate the perfect one is relatively easy.
 Some problems are hard only in the worst-case situation, but easy most
of the time.
 Cryptography is one of the examples which requires computational problems
that are hard, rather than easy, because secret codes should be hard to break
without the secret key or password.
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LINKING TO OTHER AREAS OF
SCIENCE
 Finite automata arise in compilers, AI, coding, chemistry.
 Hard problems are essential to cryptography.
 Computation occurs in cells/DNA, the brain, economic systems,
physical systems, social networks, etc.
 Following is a link where you will find many more areas that is linked
with this course.
 https://cstheory.stackexchange.com/a/14818

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REFERENCES

 Introduction to Theory of Computation, Sipser, (3rd ed), Chapter 1.

 Elements of the Theory of Computation, Papadimitriou (2nd ed),


Chapter 1.
 AIUB Lectures, Mashiour Rahman, Compilation.

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