Semirings and Affine Equations over Them

Focusing on the intersection of abstract algebra and applied mathematics, this book delves into semiring theory and its applications in optimization, discrete-event dynamical systems, and automata theory. It specifically addresses the challenge of finding the equalizer of affine maps between semimodules. The volume provides a comprehensive overview of current advancements in solving this problem, along with numerous practical applications, making it a valuable resource for those in theoretical computer science and physics.