Superposition for Lambda-Free Higher-Order LogicArticle
Authors: Alexander Bentkamp ; Jasmin Blanchette ; Simon Cruanes ; Uwe Waldmann
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Alexander Bentkamp;Jasmin Blanchette;Simon Cruanes;Uwe Waldmann
We introduce refutationally complete superposition calculi for intentional
and extensional clausal λ-free higher-order logic, two formalisms that
allow partial application and applied variables. The calculi are parameterized
by a term order that need not be fully monotonic, making it possible to employ
the λ-free higher-order lexicographic path and Knuth-Bendix orders. We
implemented the calculi in the Zipperposition prover and evaluated them on
Isabelle/HOL and TPTP benchmarks. They appear promising as a stepping stone
towards complete, highly efficient automatic theorem provers for full
higher-order logic.
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