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Relational Lattice Axioms

Databases 2008-07-25 v1

Abstract

Relational lattice is a formal mathematical model for Relational algebra. It reduces the set of six classic relational algebra operators to two: natural join and inner union. We continue to investigate Relational lattice properties with emphasis onto axiomatic definition. New results include additional axioms, equational definition for set difference (more generally anti-join), and case study demonstrating application of the relational lattice theory for query transformations.

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@article{arxiv.0807.3795,
  title  = {Relational Lattice Axioms},
  author = {Marshall Spight and Vadim Tropashko},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0807.3795},
  year   = {2008}
}

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10 pages, 4 figures

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