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Abstract
An algorithm that decides the uniform word problem for lattices is given and shown to have \(O(n^3)\) running-time, which also gives an \(O(n^3)\) algorithm for the quasi-equational theory of lattices. This result continues a long sequence of algorithms for this problem, starting with Skolem in 1920. The algorithm makes use of Cosmadakis’ algorithm for the uniform word problem and Freese’s algorithm for the word problem for free lattices.
期刊介绍:
Algebra Universalis publishes papers in universal algebra, lattice theory, and related fields. In a pragmatic way, one could define the areas of interest of the journal as the union of the areas of interest of the members of the Editorial Board. In addition to research papers, we are also interested in publishing high quality survey articles.