Research on group type theory and its functorial semantic models in category logic

This paper explores the introduction of group structures within type theory, drawing from the algebraic theory proposed by Roy L. Crole. We define types with group structures and demonstrate that models of these types in categories with finite products can be interpreted as group objects. Each equation within the context of group theory types corresponds to a commutative diagram, representing the axioms of groups, inspired by Lawvere's functorial semantics. Moreover, we clarify the role of control equations associated with fundamental properties of groups, such as operations and identities. By formalizing a type referred to as "Group Type," which involves integrating group operations and the equations they satisfy into an algebraic type, we incorporate the algebraic structure of a specific group into this type. This Group Type represents a concrete algebraic structure. In practical applications, the introduction of group structures into types is anticipated to optimize algorithms and data structures, leveraging the algebraic properties of groups to enhance computational efficiency. Furthermore, our exploration is not limited to mathematical conversions; it is also envisioned to extend to the application in various type systems, providing support for future research in formal verification and program analysis in computer science.

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PLoS ONE
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2025-06-24
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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0326301
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Logic, programming, and type systems
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Research on group type theory and its functorial semantic models in category logic

Jia-Yin Peng, Jiangang Tang, Ji-Yu Liu, Yimamujiang Aishan
PLoS ONE
Logic, programming, and type systems
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Research on group type theory and its functorial semantic models in category logic

Jia-Yin Peng, Jiangang Tang, Ji-Yu Liu, Yimamujiang Aishan
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Abstract

This paper explores the introduction of group structures within type theory, drawing from the algebraic theory proposed by Roy L. Crole. We define types with group structures and demonstrate that models of these types in categories with finite products can be interpreted as group objects. Each equation within the context of group theory types corresponds to a commutative diagram, representing the axioms of groups, inspired by Lawvere's functorial semantics. Moreover, we clarify the role of control equations associated with fundamental properties of groups, such as operations and identities. By formalizing a type referred to as "Group Type," which involves integrating group operations and the equations they satisfy into an algebraic type, we incorporate the algebraic structure of a specific group into this type. This Group Type represents a concrete algebraic structure. In practical applications, the introduction of group structures into types is anticipated to optimize algorithms and data structures, leveraging the algebraic properties of groups to enhance computational efficiency. Furthermore, our exploration is not limited to mathematical conversions; it is also envisioned to extend to the application in various type systems, providing support for future research in formal verification and program analysis in computer science.

PLoS ONEVol. 20(6)
Sichuan University (CN), Yili Normal University (CN), Kashi University (CN)
Natural Science Foundation of Xinjiang
Openalex Percentile: Top 93%
Logic, programming, and type systems
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