《模型检查手册》是一本全面介绍模型检测技术及其应用的专业书籍。它涵盖了理论基础、工具使用及案例分析等内容，适合研究人员与工程师参考学习。
This handbook, comprising 32 technical articles written by 76 authors, offers a comprehensive postgraduate course in Model Checking. If a reader can verify that they have thoroughly read and studied every article within this resource, Springer should certainly consider awarding them a Master’s Degree in Model Checking! Departments of Computer Science across the globe will undoubtedly welcome access to such an extensive resource.
Model Checking has emerged as a significant area for research and development both in hardware and software verification due to several factors. Firstly, recent advancements in computer speed and capacity have made problem-solving more practical and efficient. Additionally, methods used in designing models within Model Checking have contributed significantly towards better problem formulation. SAT solvers also saw unexpected efficiency improvements despite theoretical limitations.
Moreover, the methodology of Satisfiability Modulo Theories (SMT) has greatly assisted in posing and solving problems effectively. Techniques such as temporal logic and data-flow analysis further enhance model checkings natural efficiency. All these advancements have collectively helped address the persistent state explosion problem.
The increasing need for greater progress is driven by new applications across various sectors like healthcare, transportation, security, and robotics that demand more expansive work in this field to achieve larger scales of operation, enhanced expressiveness, and higher levels of automation.
I would strongly recommend recent Ph.D. candidates consider seriously pursuing research in Model Checking as success within this area can lead to future achievements in numerous other activities related to Computer Science.
Lastly, the untimely passing away of Helmut Veith is a profound loss for his family, friends, colleagues and students alike. We should honor him by taking up the mantle to promote and expand upon the field where he was poised to become an internationally recognized leader.
Dana S. Scott
Department of Mathematics,
University of California, Berkeley
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