Algorithmen und Software für die Algebraische Geometrie [ASAG]
Project Description
Projektnummer: P – 6763
Project Lead
Project Duration
01/01/1988 - 31/12/1991Partners
The Austrian Science Fund (FWF)

Publications
2026
[Buchberger]
Nakano’s Light Puzzle: A Correctness Proof for a Greedy Algorithm
Bruno Buchberger
Technical report no. 26-05 in RISC Report Series, Research Institute for Symbolic Computation (RISC), Johannes Kepler University Linz, Austria. ISSN 2791-4267 (online). RISC Report, May 2026. Licensed under CC BY 4.0 International. [doi] [pdf]@techreport{RISC7250,
author = {Bruno Buchberger},
title = {{Nakano’s Light Puzzle: A Correctness Proof for a Greedy Algorithm}},
language = {english},
abstract = {We consider Nakano’s Problem: Give a (simple and algorithmic) necessary and sufficient conditionfor a configuration of lights (on/off) in a cube to be transformable to the all-off configuration bycertain touches on the faces of the cube. In this paper, we provide a detailed correctness proof for a“greedy” algorithm for Nakano’s problem. With the same proof technique, we also get anotheralgorithmic criterion for Nakano’s problem, which is based on the notion of “parity of box sums”.We discuss the relevance of such proofs for the recent research on automating mathematicalinvention by a combination of Automated Reasoning techniques and Automated Search of Rele-vant Mathematical Literature through Machine Learning.},
number = {26-05},
year = {2026},
month = {May},
howpublished = {RISC Report},
keywords = {Nakano's problem, light puzzle problem, greedy algorithm, correctness proof, automated mathematical invention, canonical simplification, parity lemma, THEOREMA},
length = {58},
license = {CC BY 4.0 International},
type = {RISC Report Series},
institution = {Research Institute for Symbolic Computation (RISC), Johannes Kepler University Linz},
address = {Altenberger Straße 69, 4040 Linz, Austria},
issn = {2791-4267 (online)}
}
author = {Bruno Buchberger},
title = {{Nakano’s Light Puzzle: A Correctness Proof for a Greedy Algorithm}},
language = {english},
abstract = {We consider Nakano’s Problem: Give a (simple and algorithmic) necessary and sufficient conditionfor a configuration of lights (on/off) in a cube to be transformable to the all-off configuration bycertain touches on the faces of the cube. In this paper, we provide a detailed correctness proof for a“greedy” algorithm for Nakano’s problem. With the same proof technique, we also get anotheralgorithmic criterion for Nakano’s problem, which is based on the notion of “parity of box sums”.We discuss the relevance of such proofs for the recent research on automating mathematicalinvention by a combination of Automated Reasoning techniques and Automated Search of Rele-vant Mathematical Literature through Machine Learning.},
number = {26-05},
year = {2026},
month = {May},
howpublished = {RISC Report},
keywords = {Nakano's problem, light puzzle problem, greedy algorithm, correctness proof, automated mathematical invention, canonical simplification, parity lemma, THEOREMA},
length = {58},
license = {CC BY 4.0 International},
type = {RISC Report Series},
institution = {Research Institute for Symbolic Computation (RISC), Johannes Kepler University Linz},
address = {Altenberger Straße 69, 4040 Linz, Austria},
issn = {2791-4267 (online)}
}
[de Freitas]
The two-mass contributions to the three-loop massive operator matrix elements $tilde{A}_{Qg}^{(3)}$ and $Delta tilde{A}_{Qg}^{(3)}$
J. Ablinger, J. Bluemlein, A. De Freitas, A. von Manteuffel, C. Schneider, Kay Schoenwald
Journal of High Energy Physics 2026(111), pp. 1-52. 2026. ISSN 1029-8479. arXiv:2510.09403 [hep-ph]. [doi]@article{RISC7198,
author = {J. Ablinger and J. Bluemlein and A. De Freitas and A. von Manteuffel and C. Schneider and Kay Schoenwald},
title = {{The two-mass contributions to the three-loop massive operator matrix elements $tilde{A}_{Qg}^{(3)}$ and $Delta tilde{A}_{Qg}^{(3)}$}},
language = {english},
abstract = {We calculate the two-mass three-loop contributions to the unpolarized and polarized massive operator matrix elements $tilde{A}_{Qg}^{(3)}$ and $Delta tilde{A}_{Qg}^{(3)}$ in $x$-space for a general mass ratio by using a semi-analytic approach. We also compute Mellin moments up to $N = 2000 (3000)$ by an independent method, to which we compare the results in $x$-space. In the polarized case, we work in the Larin scheme. We present numerical results. The two-mass contributions amount to about $50 %$ of the full textcolor{blue}{$O(T_F^2)$} and textcolor{blue}{$O(T_F^3)$} terms contributing to the operator matrix elements. The present result completes the calculation of all unpolarized and polarized massive three-loop operator matrix elements.},
journal = {Journal of High Energy Physics},
volume = {2026},
number = {111},
pages = {1--52},
isbn_issn = {ISSN 1029-8479},
year = {2026},
note = {arXiv:2510.09403 [hep-ph]},
refereed = {yes},
length = {52},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1007/JHEP01(2026)111}
}
author = {J. Ablinger and J. Bluemlein and A. De Freitas and A. von Manteuffel and C. Schneider and Kay Schoenwald},
title = {{The two-mass contributions to the three-loop massive operator matrix elements $tilde{A}_{Qg}^{(3)}$ and $Delta tilde{A}_{Qg}^{(3)}$}},
language = {english},
abstract = {We calculate the two-mass three-loop contributions to the unpolarized and polarized massive operator matrix elements $tilde{A}_{Qg}^{(3)}$ and $Delta tilde{A}_{Qg}^{(3)}$ in $x$-space for a general mass ratio by using a semi-analytic approach. We also compute Mellin moments up to $N = 2000 (3000)$ by an independent method, to which we compare the results in $x$-space. In the polarized case, we work in the Larin scheme. We present numerical results. The two-mass contributions amount to about $50 %$ of the full textcolor{blue}{$O(T_F^2)$} and textcolor{blue}{$O(T_F^3)$} terms contributing to the operator matrix elements. The present result completes the calculation of all unpolarized and polarized massive three-loop operator matrix elements.},
journal = {Journal of High Energy Physics},
volume = {2026},
number = {111},
pages = {1--52},
isbn_issn = {ISSN 1029-8479},
year = {2026},
note = {arXiv:2510.09403 [hep-ph]},
refereed = {yes},
length = {52},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1007/JHEP01(2026)111}
}
[de Freitas]
The single-mass variable flavor number scheme at three-loop order
J. Ablinger, A. Behring, J. Bluemlein, d, A. De Freitas, A. von Manteuffel, C. Schneider, and K. Schoenwald
Journal of High Energy Physics 2026(248), pp. 0-33. 2026. SSN 1029-8479. arXiv:2510.02175 [hep-ph]. [doi]@article{RISC7229,
author = {J. Ablinger and A. Behring and J. Bluemlein and d and A. De Freitas and A. von Manteuffel and C. Schneider and and K. Schoenwald},
title = {{The single-mass variable flavor number scheme at three-loop order}},
language = {english},
abstract = {The matching relations in the unpolarized and polarized variable flavor number scheme at three-loop order are presented in the single-mass case. They describe the process of massive quarks becoming light at large virtualities $Q^2$. In this framework, heavy-quark parton distributions can be defined. Numerical results are presented on the matching relations in the case of the single-mass variable flavor number scheme for the light parton, charm and bottom quark distributions. These relations are process independent. In the polarized case we generally work in the Larin scheme. To two-loop order we present the polarized massive OMEs also in the $overline{rm MS}$ scheme. Fast numerical codes for the single-mass massive operator matrix elements are provided. },
journal = {Journal of High Energy Physics},
volume = {2026},
number = {248},
pages = {0--33},
isbn_issn = {SSN 1029-8479},
year = {2026},
note = {arXiv:2510.02175 [hep-ph]},
refereed = {yes},
length = {34},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1007/JHEP03(2026)248}
}
author = {J. Ablinger and A. Behring and J. Bluemlein and d and A. De Freitas and A. von Manteuffel and C. Schneider and and K. Schoenwald},
title = {{The single-mass variable flavor number scheme at three-loop order}},
language = {english},
abstract = {The matching relations in the unpolarized and polarized variable flavor number scheme at three-loop order are presented in the single-mass case. They describe the process of massive quarks becoming light at large virtualities $Q^2$. In this framework, heavy-quark parton distributions can be defined. Numerical results are presented on the matching relations in the case of the single-mass variable flavor number scheme for the light parton, charm and bottom quark distributions. These relations are process independent. In the polarized case we generally work in the Larin scheme. To two-loop order we present the polarized massive OMEs also in the $overline{rm MS}$ scheme. Fast numerical codes for the single-mass massive operator matrix elements are provided. },
journal = {Journal of High Energy Physics},
volume = {2026},
number = {248},
pages = {0--33},
isbn_issn = {SSN 1029-8479},
year = {2026},
note = {arXiv:2510.02175 [hep-ph]},
refereed = {yes},
length = {34},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1007/JHEP03(2026)248}
}
[de Freitas]
The heavy quark-antiquark asymmetry in the variable flavor number scheme
A. Behring, J. Bluemlein, A. De Freitas, A. von Manteuffel, C. Schneider, K. Schoenwald
Physics Letters B 876(140411), pp. 1-8. 2026. ISSN 1873-2445. arXiv:2512.13508 [hep-ph]. [doi]@article{RISC7238,
author = {A. Behring and J. Bluemlein and A. De Freitas and A. von Manteuffel and C. Schneider and K. Schoenwald},
title = {{The heavy quark-antiquark asymmetry in the variable flavor number scheme}},
language = {english},
abstract = {The twist-2 heavy-quark and antiquark distributions, as defined in the variable flavor number scheme, turn out to be different due to QCD corrections from three-loop onward. This is caused by terms containing the color factor $d_{abc} d^{abc}$ in the heavy-flavor massive pure-singlet operator matrix elements (OMEs) $A^{rm PS, s, (3)}_{Qq}$ for odd moments in the unpolarized case and for $Delta A^{rm PS, s, (3)}_{Qq}$ for even moments in the polarized case. The dependence on the factorization scale of the OMEs is ruled by the anomalous dimensions $gamma^{rm NS, s, (2)}_{qq}$ and $Delta gamma^{rm NS, s, (2)}_{qq}$. The polarized calculations are performed in the Larin scheme. We compute the corresponding three-loop heavy-flavor distributions $(Delta) f_Q(x,Q^2) - (Delta) f_{overline{Q}}(x,Q^2)$. Compared to the sum of the heavy-quark and antiquark parton distributions, their difference is small, however, non-vanishing. },
journal = {Physics Letters B},
volume = {876},
number = {140411},
pages = {1--8},
isbn_issn = {ISSN 1873-2445},
year = {2026},
note = {arXiv:2512.13508 [hep-ph]},
refereed = {yes},
length = {8},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physletb.2026.140411}
}
author = {A. Behring and J. Bluemlein and A. De Freitas and A. von Manteuffel and C. Schneider and K. Schoenwald},
title = {{The heavy quark-antiquark asymmetry in the variable flavor number scheme}},
language = {english},
abstract = {The twist-2 heavy-quark and antiquark distributions, as defined in the variable flavor number scheme, turn out to be different due to QCD corrections from three-loop onward. This is caused by terms containing the color factor $d_{abc} d^{abc}$ in the heavy-flavor massive pure-singlet operator matrix elements (OMEs) $A^{rm PS, s, (3)}_{Qq}$ for odd moments in the unpolarized case and for $Delta A^{rm PS, s, (3)}_{Qq}$ for even moments in the polarized case. The dependence on the factorization scale of the OMEs is ruled by the anomalous dimensions $gamma^{rm NS, s, (2)}_{qq}$ and $Delta gamma^{rm NS, s, (2)}_{qq}$. The polarized calculations are performed in the Larin scheme. We compute the corresponding three-loop heavy-flavor distributions $(Delta) f_Q(x,Q^2) - (Delta) f_{overline{Q}}(x,Q^2)$. Compared to the sum of the heavy-quark and antiquark parton distributions, their difference is small, however, non-vanishing. },
journal = {Physics Letters B},
volume = {876},
number = {140411},
pages = {1--8},
isbn_issn = {ISSN 1873-2445},
year = {2026},
note = {arXiv:2512.13508 [hep-ph]},
refereed = {yes},
length = {8},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physletb.2026.140411}
}
[de Freitas]
The three-loop single-mass heavy-flavor corrections to the structure functions $F_2(x, Q^2)$ and $g_1(x, Q^2)$
J. Ablinger, A. Behring, J. Blümlein, A. De Freitas, A. von Manteuffel, C. Schneider, K. Schönwald
Physics Letters B 878(140540), pp. 1-8. 2026. ISSN 0370-2693. arXiv:2509.16124 [hep-ph]. [doi]@article{RISC7241,
author = {J. Ablinger and A. Behring and J. Blümlein and A. De Freitas and A. von Manteuffel and C. Schneider and K. Schönwald},
title = {{The three-loop single-mass heavy-flavor corrections to the structure functions $F_2(x,Q^2)$ and $g_1(x,Q^2)$}},
language = {english},
journal = {Physics Letters B},
volume = {878},
number = {140540},
pages = {1--8},
isbn_issn = {ISSN 0370-2693},
year = {2026},
note = {arXiv:2509.16124 [hep-ph]},
refereed = {yes},
length = {8},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physletb.2026.140540}
}
author = {J. Ablinger and A. Behring and J. Blümlein and A. De Freitas and A. von Manteuffel and C. Schneider and K. Schönwald},
title = {{The three-loop single-mass heavy-flavor corrections to the structure functions $F_2(x,Q^2)$ and $g_1(x,Q^2)$}},
language = {english},
journal = {Physics Letters B},
volume = {878},
number = {140540},
pages = {1--8},
isbn_issn = {ISSN 0370-2693},
year = {2026},
note = {arXiv:2509.16124 [hep-ph]},
refereed = {yes},
length = {8},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physletb.2026.140540}
}
[de Freitas]
The variable flavor number scheme to three-loop order
J. Ablinger, A. Behring, J. Bluemlein, A. De Freitas, A. von Manteuffel, C. Schneider, K. Schoenwald
Technical report no. 26-06 in RISC Report Series, Research Institute for Symbolic Computation (RISC), Johannes Kepler University Linz, Austria. ISSN 2791-4267 (online). July 2026. DESY 26-064, RISC Report number 26-06, CERN-TH-2026-113, MPP-2026-89, PoS (LL2026) 025. Licensed under CC BY 4.0 International. [doi] [pdf]@techreport{RISC7247,
author = {J. Ablinger and A. Behring and J.~Bluemlein and A. De Freitas and A. von Manteuffel and C. Schneider and K. Schoenwald},
title = {{The variable flavor number scheme to three-loop order}},
language = {english},
abstract = {We describe the variable flavor number scheme to three-loop order, which modifies the massless parton densities by single- and two-mass effects and introduces heavy-quark parton distribution functions for charm and bottom. A renormalization group analysis shows the validity of this picture at large scales $Q^2$, where it resembles the non-power-suppressed heavy-flavor corrections completely. We also provide numerical implementations of a series of charged and neutral current Wilson coefficients.},
number = {26-06},
year = {2026},
month = {July},
note = {DESY 26--064, RISC Report number 26-06, CERN-TH-2026-113, MPP-2026-89, PoS (LL2026) 025},
keywords = {variable flavor number scheme, heavy-quark parton distribution function, computer algebra, numerical implementation},
length = {11},
license = {CC BY 4.0 International},
type = {RISC Report Series},
institution = {Research Institute for Symbolic Computation (RISC), Johannes Kepler University Linz},
address = {Altenberger Straße 69, 4040 Linz, Austria},
issn = {2791-4267 (online)}
}
author = {J. Ablinger and A. Behring and J.~Bluemlein and A. De Freitas and A. von Manteuffel and C. Schneider and K. Schoenwald},
title = {{The variable flavor number scheme to three-loop order}},
language = {english},
abstract = {We describe the variable flavor number scheme to three-loop order, which modifies the massless parton densities by single- and two-mass effects and introduces heavy-quark parton distribution functions for charm and bottom. A renormalization group analysis shows the validity of this picture at large scales $Q^2$, where it resembles the non-power-suppressed heavy-flavor corrections completely. We also provide numerical implementations of a series of charged and neutral current Wilson coefficients.},
number = {26-06},
year = {2026},
month = {July},
note = {DESY 26--064, RISC Report number 26-06, CERN-TH-2026-113, MPP-2026-89, PoS (LL2026) 025},
keywords = {variable flavor number scheme, heavy-quark parton distribution function, computer algebra, numerical implementation},
length = {11},
license = {CC BY 4.0 International},
type = {RISC Report Series},
institution = {Research Institute for Symbolic Computation (RISC), Johannes Kepler University Linz},
address = {Altenberger Straße 69, 4040 Linz, Austria},
issn = {2791-4267 (online)}
}
[de Freitas]
The complete three-loop unpolarized and polarized massive operator matrix elements and asymptotic Wilson coefficients
J. Ablinger, A. Behring, J. Bluemlein, A. De Freitas, A. von Manteuffel, C. Schneider, K. Schoenwald
In: 17th International Symposium on Radiative Corrections: Applications of Quantum Field Theory to Phenomenology (RADCOR2025), M. C. Kumar, Narayan Rana, Vajravelu Ravindran, Satyajit Seth, Ambresh Shivaji (ed.), POS 497076, pp. 1-16. 2026. ISSN 1824-8039 . arXiv:2602.10334 [hep-ph]. [doi]@inproceedings{RISC7258,
author = {J. Ablinger and A. Behring and J.~Bluemlein and A. De Freitas and A. von Manteuffel and C. Schneider and K. Schoenwald},
title = {{The complete three-loop unpolarized and polarized massive operator matrix elements and asymptotic Wilson coefficients}},
booktitle = {{ 17th International Symposium on Radiative Corrections: Applications of Quantum Field Theory to Phenomenology (RADCOR2025)}},
language = {english},
abstract = {We report on the three-loop unpolarized and polarized massive operator matrix elements, with single- and two-mass corrections, and the associated deep-inelastic massive Wilson coefficients in the region $Q^2 gg m_Q^2$, the calculation of which has been completed recently. We also provide fast and precise numerical representations ofthe massless Wilson coefficients, splitting functions to tree-loop order, and target-mass corrections in $x$-space well suited for QCD-fitting codes.},
series = {POS},
volume = {497},
number = {076},
pages = {1--16},
isbn_issn = {ISSN 1824-8039 },
year = {2026},
note = {arXiv:2602.10334 [hep-ph]},
editor = {M. C. Kumar and Narayan Rana and Vajravelu Ravindran and Satyajit Seth and Ambresh Shivaji},
refereed = {no},
keywords = { three-loop unpolarized and polarized massive operator matrix elements, deep-inelastic scattering, computer algebra, special functions},
length = {16},
url = {https://doi.org/10.35011/risc.26-01}
}
author = {J. Ablinger and A. Behring and J.~Bluemlein and A. De Freitas and A. von Manteuffel and C. Schneider and K. Schoenwald},
title = {{The complete three-loop unpolarized and polarized massive operator matrix elements and asymptotic Wilson coefficients}},
booktitle = {{ 17th International Symposium on Radiative Corrections: Applications of Quantum Field Theory to Phenomenology (RADCOR2025)}},
language = {english},
abstract = {We report on the three-loop unpolarized and polarized massive operator matrix elements, with single- and two-mass corrections, and the associated deep-inelastic massive Wilson coefficients in the region $Q^2 gg m_Q^2$, the calculation of which has been completed recently. We also provide fast and precise numerical representations ofthe massless Wilson coefficients, splitting functions to tree-loop order, and target-mass corrections in $x$-space well suited for QCD-fitting codes.},
series = {POS},
volume = {497},
number = {076},
pages = {1--16},
isbn_issn = {ISSN 1824-8039 },
year = {2026},
note = {arXiv:2602.10334 [hep-ph]},
editor = {M. C. Kumar and Narayan Rana and Vajravelu Ravindran and Satyajit Seth and Ambresh Shivaji},
refereed = {no},
keywords = { three-loop unpolarized and polarized massive operator matrix elements, deep-inelastic scattering, computer algebra, special functions},
length = {16},
url = {https://doi.org/10.35011/risc.26-01}
}
[Dundua]
Quantitative Equational Rewriting
Besik Dundua, Georg Ehling, Santiago Escobar, Maribel Fernández, Temur Kutsia
Technical report no. 26-09 in RISC Report Series, Research Institute for Symbolic Computation (RISC), Johannes Kepler University Linz, Austria. ISSN 2791-4267 (online). June 2026. Licensed under CC BY 4.0 International. [doi] [pdf]@techreport{RISC7245,
author = {Besik Dundua and Georg Ehling and Santiago Escobar and Maribel Fernández and Temur Kutsia},
title = {{Quantitative Equational Rewriting}},
language = {english},
abstract = {Rewriting logic is a logical framework for expressing both concurrent computation and logical deduction using equations and re-write rules. Quantitative equational reasoning enriches equations with quantitative measures, expressing concepts such as similarity or proximity rather than mere equality of terms. In this article, we bring these two approaches together and propose a quantitative extension of rewriting logic as a flexible formalism for quantitative deduction and computation.},
number = {26-09},
year = {2026},
month = {June},
keywords = {Quantitative rewriting, quantitative equational reasoning, quantitative matching},
length = {39},
license = {CC BY 4.0 International},
type = {RISC Report Series},
institution = {Research Institute for Symbolic Computation (RISC), Johannes Kepler University Linz},
address = {Altenberger Straße 69, 4040 Linz, Austria},
issn = {2791-4267 (online)}
}
author = {Besik Dundua and Georg Ehling and Santiago Escobar and Maribel Fernández and Temur Kutsia},
title = {{Quantitative Equational Rewriting}},
language = {english},
abstract = {Rewriting logic is a logical framework for expressing both concurrent computation and logical deduction using equations and re-write rules. Quantitative equational reasoning enriches equations with quantitative measures, expressing concepts such as similarity or proximity rather than mere equality of terms. In this article, we bring these two approaches together and propose a quantitative extension of rewriting logic as a flexible formalism for quantitative deduction and computation.},
number = {26-09},
year = {2026},
month = {June},
keywords = {Quantitative rewriting, quantitative equational reasoning, quantitative matching},
length = {39},
license = {CC BY 4.0 International},
type = {RISC Report Series},
institution = {Research Institute for Symbolic Computation (RISC), Johannes Kepler University Linz},
address = {Altenberger Straße 69, 4040 Linz, Austria},
issn = {2791-4267 (online)}
}
[Kutsia]
Extending Approximate Reasoning to Unranked Term Structures
Mara Antesberger
Research Institute for Symbolic Computation, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Austria. Master Thesis. 2026. [pdf]@misc{RISC7236,
author = {Mara Antesberger},
title = {{Extending Approximate Reasoning to Unranked Term Structures}},
language = {english},
year = {2026},
translation = {0},
institution = {Research Institute for Symbolic Computation, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Austria},
length = {101}
}
author = {Mara Antesberger},
title = {{Extending Approximate Reasoning to Unranked Term Structures}},
language = {english},
year = {2026},
translation = {0},
institution = {Research Institute for Symbolic Computation, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Austria},
length = {101}
}
[Pau]
Proceedings of the 40th International Workshop on Unification, UNIF 2026
Silvio Ghilardi, Cleo Pau (Editors)
Technical report no. 26-10 in RISC Report Series, Research Institute for Symbolic Computation (RISC), Johannes Kepler University Linz, Austria. ISSN 2791-4267 (online). July 2026. Licensed under CC BY 4.0 International. [doi] [pdf]@techreport{RISC7248,
author = {Silvio Ghilardi and Cleo Pau (Editors)},
title = {{Proceedings of the 40th International Workshop on Unification, UNIF 2026}},
language = {english},
abstract = {This volume contains the extended abstract presented at the 40th edition of the annual international workshop on Unification (UNIF 2026), held on July 24th, 2026. The workshop was a part of the Federated Logic Conference (FLoC 2026), that unites the ten leading international conferences focused on mathematical logic and its applications in computer science, as well as over 30 satellite workshops. FLoC 2026 took place in Lisbon.},
number = {26-10},
year = {2026},
month = {July},
keywords = {unification},
length = {80},
license = {CC BY 4.0 International},
type = {RISC Report Series},
institution = {Research Institute for Symbolic Computation (RISC), Johannes Kepler University Linz},
address = {Altenberger Straße 69, 4040 Linz, Austria},
issn = {2791-4267 (online)}
}
author = {Silvio Ghilardi and Cleo Pau (Editors)},
title = {{Proceedings of the 40th International Workshop on Unification, UNIF 2026}},
language = {english},
abstract = {This volume contains the extended abstract presented at the 40th edition of the annual international workshop on Unification (UNIF 2026), held on July 24th, 2026. The workshop was a part of the Federated Logic Conference (FLoC 2026), that unites the ten leading international conferences focused on mathematical logic and its applications in computer science, as well as over 30 satellite workshops. FLoC 2026 took place in Lisbon.},
number = {26-10},
year = {2026},
month = {July},
keywords = {unification},
length = {80},
license = {CC BY 4.0 International},
type = {RISC Report Series},
institution = {Research Institute for Symbolic Computation (RISC), Johannes Kepler University Linz},
address = {Altenberger Straße 69, 4040 Linz, Austria},
issn = {2791-4267 (online)}
}
[Raab]
Universal truth of operator statements via ideal membership
Georg Regensburger, Clemens Hofstadler, Clemens Raab
Journal of Pure and Applied Algebra 230(108221), pp. 0-0. 2026. 0022-4049. [doi]@article{RISC7252,
author = {Georg Regensburger and Clemens Hofstadler and Clemens Raab},
title = {{Universal truth of operator statements via ideal membership}},
language = {english},
abstract = {We introduce a framework for proving statements about linear operators by verification of ideal membership in a free algebra. More specifically, arbitrary first-order statements about identities of morphisms in preadditive semicategories can be treated. We present a semi-decision procedure for validity of such formulas based on computations with noncommutative polynomials. These algebraic computations automatically incorporate linearity and benefit from efficient ideal membership procedures.In the framework, domains and codomains of operators are modelled using many-sorted first-order logic. To eliminate quantifiers and function symbols from logical formulas, we apply Herbrand's theorem and Ackermann's reduction. The validity of the resulting formulas is shown to be equivalent to finitely many ideal memberships of noncommutative polynomials. We explain all relevant concepts and discuss computational aspects. Furthermore, we illustrate our framework by proving concrete operator statements assisted by our computer algebra software.},
journal = {Journal of Pure and Applied Algebra},
volume = {230},
number = {108221},
pages = {0--0},
isbn_issn = {0022-4049},
year = {2026},
refereed = {yes},
length = {40},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpaa.2026.108221}
}
author = {Georg Regensburger and Clemens Hofstadler and Clemens Raab},
title = {{Universal truth of operator statements via ideal membership}},
language = {english},
abstract = {We introduce a framework for proving statements about linear operators by verification of ideal membership in a free algebra. More specifically, arbitrary first-order statements about identities of morphisms in preadditive semicategories can be treated. We present a semi-decision procedure for validity of such formulas based on computations with noncommutative polynomials. These algebraic computations automatically incorporate linearity and benefit from efficient ideal membership procedures.In the framework, domains and codomains of operators are modelled using many-sorted first-order logic. To eliminate quantifiers and function symbols from logical formulas, we apply Herbrand's theorem and Ackermann's reduction. The validity of the resulting formulas is shown to be equivalent to finitely many ideal memberships of noncommutative polynomials. We explain all relevant concepts and discuss computational aspects. Furthermore, we illustrate our framework by proving concrete operator statements assisted by our computer algebra software.},
journal = {Journal of Pure and Applied Algebra},
volume = {230},
number = {108221},
pages = {0--0},
isbn_issn = {0022-4049},
year = {2026},
refereed = {yes},
length = {40},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpaa.2026.108221}
}
[Regensburger]
Refuting noncommutative ideal memberschip via matrix certificates
Georg Regensburger, Clemens Hofstadler, Peter Krug
In: Proceedings of ISSAC 2026, Christoph Koutschan, Alin Bostan, Clement pernet, Thi Xuan Vu (ed.), pp. 209-218. 2026. 979-8-4007-2595-1. [doi]@inproceedings{RISC7251,
author = {Georg Regensburger and Clemens Hofstadler and Peter Krug},
title = {{Refuting noncommutative ideal memberschip via matrix certificates}},
booktitle = {{Proceedings of ISSAC 2026}},
language = {english},
abstract = {The ideal membership problem in free algebras is undecidable in general. More precisely, while membership can always be verified in finite time (e.g., via noncommutative Gröbner bases), non-membership is undecidable in general.In this work, we introduce matrix certificates for refuting ideal membership of (commutative and) noncommutative polynomials. Such certificates are matrix evaluations that vanish on the generators of an ideal but not on a given candidate polynomial. For commutative polynomials, a perfect Nullstellensatz guarantees the existence of such certificates with commuting square matrices. For noncommutative polynomials, certificates may require non-square matrices or may not exist at all. To handle evaluations on non-square matrices, we use quivers and their matrix representations.We have implemented an approach for finding matrix certificates by ansatz in SageMath and demonstrate its effectiveness on different examples. Our method relies on the ability to efficiently find one (simple) solution to a system of commutative polynomial equations, which we do by combining SAT solving with Hensel lifting. Our experiments suggest that, in practice, ideal (non-)membership can be efficiently decided and certified.},
pages = {209--218},
isbn_issn = {979-8-4007-2595-1},
year = {2026},
editor = {Christoph Koutschan and Alin Bostan and Clement pernet and Thi Xuan Vu},
refereed = {yes},
length = {10},
url = {https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3815436.3815447}
}
author = {Georg Regensburger and Clemens Hofstadler and Peter Krug},
title = {{Refuting noncommutative ideal memberschip via matrix certificates}},
booktitle = {{Proceedings of ISSAC 2026}},
language = {english},
abstract = {The ideal membership problem in free algebras is undecidable in general. More precisely, while membership can always be verified in finite time (e.g., via noncommutative Gröbner bases), non-membership is undecidable in general.In this work, we introduce matrix certificates for refuting ideal membership of (commutative and) noncommutative polynomials. Such certificates are matrix evaluations that vanish on the generators of an ideal but not on a given candidate polynomial. For commutative polynomials, a perfect Nullstellensatz guarantees the existence of such certificates with commuting square matrices. For noncommutative polynomials, certificates may require non-square matrices or may not exist at all. To handle evaluations on non-square matrices, we use quivers and their matrix representations.We have implemented an approach for finding matrix certificates by ansatz in SageMath and demonstrate its effectiveness on different examples. Our method relies on the ability to efficiently find one (simple) solution to a system of commutative polynomial equations, which we do by combining SAT solving with Hensel lifting. Our experiments suggest that, in practice, ideal (non-)membership can be efficiently decided and certified.},
pages = {209--218},
isbn_issn = {979-8-4007-2595-1},
year = {2026},
editor = {Christoph Koutschan and Alin Bostan and Clement pernet and Thi Xuan Vu},
refereed = {yes},
length = {10},
url = {https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3815436.3815447}
}
[Regensburger]
Parametrized systems of generalized polynomial inequalities via linear algebra and convex geometry
Georg Regensburger, Stefan Müller
Positivity 30(4), pp. 0-0. 2026. 1385-1292. [url]@article{RISC7253,
author = {Georg Regensburger and Stefan Müller},
title = {{Parametrized systems of generalized polynomial inequalities via linear algebra and convex geometry}},
language = {english},
abstract = {We provide fundamental results on positive solutions to parametrized systems of generalized polynomial inequalities (with real exponents and positive parameters), including generalized polynomial equations. In doing so, we also offer a new perspective on fewnomials and (generalized) mass-action systems. We find that geometric objects, rather than matrices, determine generalized polynomial systems: a bounded set/“polytope” P (arising from the coefficient matrix) and two subspaces representing monomial differences and dependencies (arising from the exponent matrix). The dimension of the latter subspace, the monomial dependency d, is crucial. As our main result, we rewrite polynomial inequalities in terms of d binomial equations on P, involving d monomials in the parameters. In particular, we establish an explicit bijection between the original solution set and the solution set on P via exponentiation. (i) Our results apply to any generalized polynomial system. (ii) The dependency d and the dimension of P indicate the complexity of a system. (iii) Our results are based on methods from linear algebra and convex/polyhedral geometry, and the solution set on P can be further studied using methods from analysis such as sign-characteristic functions (introduced in this work). We illustrate our results (in particular, the relevant geometric objects) through three examples from real fewnomial and reaction network theory. For two mass-action systems, we parametrize the set of equilibria and the region for multistationarity, respectively, and even for univariate trinomials, we offer new insights: We provide a “solution formula” involving discriminants and “roots”.},
journal = {Positivity},
volume = {30},
number = {4},
pages = {0--0},
isbn_issn = {1385-1292},
year = {2026},
refereed = {yes},
length = {26},
url = {https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11117-025-01158-4}
}
author = {Georg Regensburger and Stefan Müller},
title = {{Parametrized systems of generalized polynomial inequalities via linear algebra and convex geometry}},
language = {english},
abstract = {We provide fundamental results on positive solutions to parametrized systems of generalized polynomial inequalities (with real exponents and positive parameters), including generalized polynomial equations. In doing so, we also offer a new perspective on fewnomials and (generalized) mass-action systems. We find that geometric objects, rather than matrices, determine generalized polynomial systems: a bounded set/“polytope” P (arising from the coefficient matrix) and two subspaces representing monomial differences and dependencies (arising from the exponent matrix). The dimension of the latter subspace, the monomial dependency d, is crucial. As our main result, we rewrite polynomial inequalities in terms of d binomial equations on P, involving d monomials in the parameters. In particular, we establish an explicit bijection between the original solution set and the solution set on P via exponentiation. (i) Our results apply to any generalized polynomial system. (ii) The dependency d and the dimension of P indicate the complexity of a system. (iii) Our results are based on methods from linear algebra and convex/polyhedral geometry, and the solution set on P can be further studied using methods from analysis such as sign-characteristic functions (introduced in this work). We illustrate our results (in particular, the relevant geometric objects) through three examples from real fewnomial and reaction network theory. For two mass-action systems, we parametrize the set of equilibria and the region for multistationarity, respectively, and even for univariate trinomials, we offer new insights: We provide a “solution formula” involving discriminants and “roots”.},
journal = {Positivity},
volume = {30},
number = {4},
pages = {0--0},
isbn_issn = {1385-1292},
year = {2026},
refereed = {yes},
length = {26},
url = {https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11117-025-01158-4}
}
[Schneider]
The $q$-extension of iterated integrals and nested sums in quantum field theory
J. Bluemlein, A.M. Gavrilik, O. Mykhailiv, C. Schneider
Technical report no. 26-11 in RISC Report Series, Research Institute for Symbolic Computation (RISC), Johannes Kepler University Linz, Austria. ISSN 2791-4267 (online). August 2026. arXiv:2608.02702[math-ph]. Licensed under CC BY 4.0 International. [doi] [pdf]@techreport{RISC7257,
author = {J. Bluemlein and A.M. Gavrilik and O. Mykhailiv and C. Schneider},
title = {{The $q$-extension of iterated integrals and nested sums in quantum field theory}},
language = {english},
abstract = {Analytic calculations of zero- and single-scale quantities in perturbative quantum fieldtheory result into special numbers and functions, the first of which have been revealed during the last decades. These are generalizations of the polylogarithm in form of Kummer-Poincar'e iterative integrals over special alphabets and extensions thereof.With growing order in the coupling constant, the polylogarithms, Nielsen integrals, the iterated integrals over linear denominator terms, cyclotomic letters, letters induced by quadratic forms, square-root valued letters, and more general functions contribute. For the nested sums we consider nested harmonic sums, generalized harmonic sums,nested sums implied by quadratic forms, cyclotomic harmonic sums, and nested sumscontaining central binomials. We construct the $q$-extensions of these special functions and of the nested sums, which are associated to them by the series expansion at $x=0$, and their Mellin transform in the $q$-free case. These functions are expected to play a role in perturbative calculations in the case of $q$-deformed commutation relations. For the simpler function spaces closed form solutions are presented. For more involvedalphabets we present the algorithmic steps leading to the $q$-extension for the individual cases. We also derive the determining differential and difference equations of these higher transcendental functions. The $q$-extended special functions arequite different form the corresponding $mu$-extended functions.},
number = {26-11},
year = {2026},
month = {August},
note = {arXiv:2608.02702[math-ph]},
keywords = {q-difference equations, q-differential eqations, q-iterative integrals, q-iterative sums, holonomic closure properties, recurrence solving, quantum field theory},
length = {40},
license = {CC BY 4.0 International},
type = {RISC Report Series},
institution = {Research Institute for Symbolic Computation (RISC), Johannes Kepler University Linz},
address = {Altenberger Straße 69, 4040 Linz, Austria},
issn = {2791-4267 (online)}
}
author = {J. Bluemlein and A.M. Gavrilik and O. Mykhailiv and C. Schneider},
title = {{The $q$-extension of iterated integrals and nested sums in quantum field theory}},
language = {english},
abstract = {Analytic calculations of zero- and single-scale quantities in perturbative quantum fieldtheory result into special numbers and functions, the first of which have been revealed during the last decades. These are generalizations of the polylogarithm in form of Kummer-Poincar'e iterative integrals over special alphabets and extensions thereof.With growing order in the coupling constant, the polylogarithms, Nielsen integrals, the iterated integrals over linear denominator terms, cyclotomic letters, letters induced by quadratic forms, square-root valued letters, and more general functions contribute. For the nested sums we consider nested harmonic sums, generalized harmonic sums,nested sums implied by quadratic forms, cyclotomic harmonic sums, and nested sumscontaining central binomials. We construct the $q$-extensions of these special functions and of the nested sums, which are associated to them by the series expansion at $x=0$, and their Mellin transform in the $q$-free case. These functions are expected to play a role in perturbative calculations in the case of $q$-deformed commutation relations. For the simpler function spaces closed form solutions are presented. For more involvedalphabets we present the algorithmic steps leading to the $q$-extension for the individual cases. We also derive the determining differential and difference equations of these higher transcendental functions. The $q$-extended special functions arequite different form the corresponding $mu$-extended functions.},
number = {26-11},
year = {2026},
month = {August},
note = {arXiv:2608.02702[math-ph]},
keywords = {q-difference equations, q-differential eqations, q-iterative integrals, q-iterative sums, holonomic closure properties, recurrence solving, quantum field theory},
length = {40},
license = {CC BY 4.0 International},
type = {RISC Report Series},
institution = {Research Institute for Symbolic Computation (RISC), Johannes Kepler University Linz},
address = {Altenberger Straße 69, 4040 Linz, Austria},
issn = {2791-4267 (online)}
}
[Schneider]
A Survey on Symbolic Summation in Difference Rings
C. Schneider
In: Computer Algebra in Scientific Computing, Boulier, F., Mou, C., Sadykov, T.M., Uncu, A.K. (ed.), Computer Algebra in Scientific Computing. CASC 2026 16844, pp. 1-32. 2026. Springer Nature Switzerland, ISBN 978-3-032-34585-1. RISC Report Series 26-07, https://doi.org/10.35011/risc.26-07. [doi]@inproceedings{RISC7259,
author = {C. Schneider},
title = {{A Survey on Symbolic Summation in Difference Rings}},
booktitle = {{Computer Algebra in Scientific Computing}},
language = {english},
abstract = {This survey article provides an overview of the fundamental principles used to simplify multi-sums into indefinite nested sums over hypergeometric products in the setting of difference rings. We place special emphasis on the algorithmic translation between hypergeometric sums and the formal difference ring setting. Furthermore, we detail the core summation paradigms of telescoping, creative telescoping, and recurrence solving within difference rings, illustrating these techniques and their underlying algorithms with concrete examples.},
series = { Computer Algebra in Scientific Computing. CASC 2026},
volume = {16844},
pages = {1--32},
publisher = {Springer Nature Switzerland},
isbn_issn = {ISBN 978-3-032-34585-1},
year = {2026},
note = {RISC Report Series 26-07, https://doi.org/10.35011/risc.26-07},
editor = {Boulier and F. and Mou and C. and Sadykov and T.M. and Uncu and A.K.},
refereed = {yes},
keywords = {Difference ring, telescoping, creative telescoping, parameterized telescoping, recurrence solving.},
length = {32},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-34586-8_1}
}
author = {C. Schneider},
title = {{A Survey on Symbolic Summation in Difference Rings}},
booktitle = {{Computer Algebra in Scientific Computing}},
language = {english},
abstract = {This survey article provides an overview of the fundamental principles used to simplify multi-sums into indefinite nested sums over hypergeometric products in the setting of difference rings. We place special emphasis on the algorithmic translation between hypergeometric sums and the formal difference ring setting. Furthermore, we detail the core summation paradigms of telescoping, creative telescoping, and recurrence solving within difference rings, illustrating these techniques and their underlying algorithms with concrete examples.},
series = { Computer Algebra in Scientific Computing. CASC 2026},
volume = {16844},
pages = {1--32},
publisher = {Springer Nature Switzerland},
isbn_issn = {ISBN 978-3-032-34585-1},
year = {2026},
note = {RISC Report Series 26-07, https://doi.org/10.35011/risc.26-07},
editor = {Boulier and F. and Mou and C. and Sadykov and T.M. and Uncu and A.K.},
refereed = {yes},
keywords = {Difference ring, telescoping, creative telescoping, parameterized telescoping, recurrence solving.},
length = {32},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-34586-8_1}
}
[Schneider]
The Ramanujan Challenge For AI
Michael Shalyt, Rotem Kalisch, Carsten Schneider, Hila Barkan, Elyasheev Leibtag, John Campbell, Shachar Weinbaum, Tali Monderer, Ashvni Narayanan, Ido Kaminer
arXiv. Technical report no. arXiv:2607.09721 [math.HO], ISSN 2331-8422, June 2026.@techreport{RISC7260,
author = {Michael Shalyt and Rotem Kalisch and Carsten Schneider and Hila Barkan and Elyasheev Leibtag and John Campbell and Shachar Weinbaum and Tali Monderer and Ashvni Narayanan and Ido Kaminer},
title = {{The Ramanujan Challenge For AI}},
language = {english},
abstract = {To help evaluate the mathematical skills of current AI systems, we present a set of formulas for fundamental mathematical constants. These problems are attractive for AI evaluation because they are concrete and can be checked numerically to arbitrary precision, yet proving them may require non-obvious mathematics. Mathematical constants such as π, e, Catalan's constant, and special values of the Riemann zeta function have fascinated mathematicians for centuries. The search for formulas evaluating mathematical constants has produced some of the most beautiful mathematics in the field, especially in cases that yield irrationality proofs or fast convergence rates. Ramanujan's legacy is emblematic of this tradition. The list we provide contains two types of problems: formulas whose proofs are known to the authors but will remain encrypted for a short initial period; and formulas that are not yet proven. We are curious to see the achievements of AI in both cases. },
number = {arXiv:2607.09721 [math.HO]},
isbn_issn = {ISSN 2331-8422},
year = {2026},
month = {June},
institution = {arXiv},
length = {8}
}
author = {Michael Shalyt and Rotem Kalisch and Carsten Schneider and Hila Barkan and Elyasheev Leibtag and John Campbell and Shachar Weinbaum and Tali Monderer and Ashvni Narayanan and Ido Kaminer},
title = {{The Ramanujan Challenge For AI}},
language = {english},
abstract = {To help evaluate the mathematical skills of current AI systems, we present a set of formulas for fundamental mathematical constants. These problems are attractive for AI evaluation because they are concrete and can be checked numerically to arbitrary precision, yet proving them may require non-obvious mathematics. Mathematical constants such as π, e, Catalan's constant, and special values of the Riemann zeta function have fascinated mathematicians for centuries. The search for formulas evaluating mathematical constants has produced some of the most beautiful mathematics in the field, especially in cases that yield irrationality proofs or fast convergence rates. Ramanujan's legacy is emblematic of this tradition. The list we provide contains two types of problems: formulas whose proofs are known to the authors but will remain encrypted for a short initial period; and formulas that are not yet proven. We are curious to see the achievements of AI in both cases. },
number = {arXiv:2607.09721 [math.HO]},
isbn_issn = {ISSN 2331-8422},
year = {2026},
month = {June},
institution = {arXiv},
length = {8}
}
[Schreiner]
Building a Logical Agent with LangChain ... and Quite Some Vibe Coding
Wolfgang Schreiner
Technical report no. 26-02 in RISC Report Series, Research Institute for Symbolic Computation (RISC), Johannes Kepler University Linz, Austria. ISSN 2791-4267 (online). March 2026. Licensed under CC BY 4.0 International. [doi] [pdf]@techreport{RISC7237,
author = {Wolfgang Schreiner},
title = {{Building a Logical Agent with LangChain ... and Quite Some Vibe Coding}},
language = {english},
abstract = {This document reports on our experience of building an “agentic AI” (Artificial Intelligence) that helps a human to answer logical questions in a trustworthy way. This agent combines a Large Language Model (LLM) (which interacts with the human in natural language) with a logical software (which automatically proves formal theorems). The LLM engages in a dialogue with the human in order to translate their logical question from natural language to a formal proof problem. Once the human is satisfied with the formalization, the LLM invokes the prover to automatically solve the problem and thus answer the question; then the LLM also offers the user the possibility to inspect the successful proof or the unsuccessful proof attempt by calling the prover in an interactive mode. Furthermore, we describe how much of the source code (which is based on on the agent construction framework LangChain) has been “vibe coded”, i.e., itself generated with the help of an LLM.},
number = {26-02},
year = {2026},
month = {March},
keywords = {large language models, automated theorem proving, agentic AI, logical formalization, vibe coding},
length = {73},
license = {CC BY 4.0 International},
type = {RISC Report Series},
institution = {Research Institute for Symbolic Computation (RISC), Johannes Kepler University Linz},
address = {Altenberger Straße 69, 4040 Linz, Austria},
issn = {2791-4267 (online)}
}
author = {Wolfgang Schreiner},
title = {{Building a Logical Agent with LangChain ... and Quite Some Vibe Coding}},
language = {english},
abstract = {This document reports on our experience of building an “agentic AI” (Artificial Intelligence) that helps a human to answer logical questions in a trustworthy way. This agent combines a Large Language Model (LLM) (which interacts with the human in natural language) with a logical software (which automatically proves formal theorems). The LLM engages in a dialogue with the human in order to translate their logical question from natural language to a formal proof problem. Once the human is satisfied with the formalization, the LLM invokes the prover to automatically solve the problem and thus answer the question; then the LLM also offers the user the possibility to inspect the successful proof or the unsuccessful proof attempt by calling the prover in an interactive mode. Furthermore, we describe how much of the source code (which is based on on the agent construction framework LangChain) has been “vibe coded”, i.e., itself generated with the help of an LLM.},
number = {26-02},
year = {2026},
month = {March},
keywords = {large language models, automated theorem proving, agentic AI, logical formalization, vibe coding},
length = {73},
license = {CC BY 4.0 International},
type = {RISC Report Series},
institution = {Research Institute for Symbolic Computation (RISC), Johannes Kepler University Linz},
address = {Altenberger Straße 69, 4040 Linz, Austria},
issn = {2791-4267 (online)}
}
[Schreiner]
An Intermediate Representation Format for Industrial Optimization Problems - The Translation of OptDSL to MiniZinc
Tereso del Río, Wolfgang Schreiner, Martina Seidl, Temur Kutsia, Wolfgang Windsteiger
Technical report no. 26-04 in RISC Report Series, Research Institute for Symbolic Computation (RISC), Johannes Kepler University Linz, Austria. ISSN 2791-4267 (online). April 2026. Licensed under CC BY 4.0 International. [doi] [pdf]@techreport{RISC7239,
author = {Tereso del Río and Wolfgang Schreiner and Martina Seidl and Temur Kutsia and Wolfgang Windsteiger },
title = {{An Intermediate Representation Format for Industrial Optimization Problems - The Translation of OptDSL to MiniZinc}},
language = {english},
abstract = {This report presents the implementation of OptDSL, a Python-inspired domain-specific language for describing optimisation problems. The implementation is based on the translationof a high-level OptDSL formulation of the problem to an intermediate representation in the constraint modelling language MiniZinc, which can be used by multiple state-of-the-art solvers. The report also describes the translation software, illustrates its use on a simplified industrial example, discusses selected implementation details, and suggests directions for further development.},
number = {26-04},
year = {2026},
month = {April},
keywords = {industrial optimization, domain-specific languages, constraint solving, formal languages, translation},
sponsor = {Supported by the FFG project FO999923579 “InProSSA: Industrial Problem Solving Using Symbolic and Subsymbolic AI”},
length = {88},
license = {CC BY 4.0 International},
type = {RISC Report Series},
institution = {Research Institute for Symbolic Computation (RISC), Johannes Kepler University Linz},
address = {Altenberger Straße 69, 4040 Linz, Austria},
issn = {2791-4267 (online)}
}
author = {Tereso del Río and Wolfgang Schreiner and Martina Seidl and Temur Kutsia and Wolfgang Windsteiger },
title = {{An Intermediate Representation Format for Industrial Optimization Problems - The Translation of OptDSL to MiniZinc}},
language = {english},
abstract = {This report presents the implementation of OptDSL, a Python-inspired domain-specific language for describing optimisation problems. The implementation is based on the translationof a high-level OptDSL formulation of the problem to an intermediate representation in the constraint modelling language MiniZinc, which can be used by multiple state-of-the-art solvers. The report also describes the translation software, illustrates its use on a simplified industrial example, discusses selected implementation details, and suggests directions for further development.},
number = {26-04},
year = {2026},
month = {April},
keywords = {industrial optimization, domain-specific languages, constraint solving, formal languages, translation},
sponsor = {Supported by the FFG project FO999923579 “InProSSA: Industrial Problem Solving Using Symbolic and Subsymbolic AI”},
length = {88},
license = {CC BY 4.0 International},
type = {RISC Report Series},
institution = {Research Institute for Symbolic Computation (RISC), Johannes Kepler University Linz},
address = {Altenberger Straße 69, 4040 Linz, Austria},
issn = {2791-4267 (online)}
}
[Schreiner]
On the Rapid Prototyping of a Logical Agent
Wolfgang Schreiner
In: SCML-2026: International Conference on Symbolic Computation and Machine Learning - Extended Abstracts, Bruno Buchberger, François Charton, Matthew England, Cezary Kaliszyk, Manuel Kauers, Hiroshi Kera, Temur Kutsia, Bernhard Moser, Markus Schedl, Wolfgang Schreiner, Martina Seidl, Wolfgang Windsteiger (ed.), RISC Proceedings on Symbolic Computation and Machine Learning 3, pp. 78-79. 2026. SCML, https://scml.risc.jku.at/, ISSN XXXX. [doi]@inproceedings{RISC7244,
author = {Wolfgang Schreiner},
title = {{On the Rapid Prototyping of a Logical Agent}},
booktitle = {{SCML-2026: International Conference on Symbolic Computation and Machine Learning - Extended Abstracts}},
language = {english},
abstract = {We report on our experience with the rapid prototyping of an “agentic AI” that helps a human to answer logical questions in a trustworthy way. This agent combines a Large Language Model (LLM) (which interacts with the human in natural language) with a logical software (which automatically proves formal theorems). The LLM engages in a dialogue with the human in order to translate their logical question from natural language to a formal proof problem. Once the human is satisfied with the formalization, the LLM invokes the prover to automatically solve the problem and thus answer the question; then the LLM also offers the user the possibility to inspect the successful proof or the unsuccessful proof attempt by calling the prover in an interactive mode. Furthermore, we describe how much of the source code (which is based on on the agent construction framework LangChain) has been “vibe coded”, i.e., itself generated with the help of an LLM.},
series = {RISC Proceedings on Symbolic Computation and Machine Learning},
number = {3},
pages = {78--79},
publisher = {SCML},
address = {https://scml.risc.jku.at/},
isbn_issn = {ISSN XXXX},
year = {2026},
editor = {Bruno Buchberger and François Charton and Matthew England and Cezary Kaliszyk and Manuel Kauers and Hiroshi Kera and Temur Kutsia and Bernhard Moser and Markus Schedl and Wolfgang Schreiner and Martina Seidl and Wolfgang Windsteiger},
refereed = {no},
keywords = {large language models, automated theorem proving, agentic AI, logical formalization, vibe coding},
length = {2},
url = {https://www.doi.org/doi.org/10.35011/risc-proceedings-scml.3}
}
author = {Wolfgang Schreiner},
title = {{On the Rapid Prototyping of a Logical Agent}},
booktitle = {{SCML-2026: International Conference on Symbolic Computation and Machine Learning - Extended Abstracts}},
language = {english},
abstract = {We report on our experience with the rapid prototyping of an “agentic AI” that helps a human to answer logical questions in a trustworthy way. This agent combines a Large Language Model (LLM) (which interacts with the human in natural language) with a logical software (which automatically proves formal theorems). The LLM engages in a dialogue with the human in order to translate their logical question from natural language to a formal proof problem. Once the human is satisfied with the formalization, the LLM invokes the prover to automatically solve the problem and thus answer the question; then the LLM also offers the user the possibility to inspect the successful proof or the unsuccessful proof attempt by calling the prover in an interactive mode. Furthermore, we describe how much of the source code (which is based on on the agent construction framework LangChain) has been “vibe coded”, i.e., itself generated with the help of an LLM.},
series = {RISC Proceedings on Symbolic Computation and Machine Learning},
number = {3},
pages = {78--79},
publisher = {SCML},
address = {https://scml.risc.jku.at/},
isbn_issn = {ISSN XXXX},
year = {2026},
editor = {Bruno Buchberger and François Charton and Matthew England and Cezary Kaliszyk and Manuel Kauers and Hiroshi Kera and Temur Kutsia and Bernhard Moser and Markus Schedl and Wolfgang Schreiner and Martina Seidl and Wolfgang Windsteiger},
refereed = {no},
keywords = {large language models, automated theorem proving, agentic AI, logical formalization, vibe coding},
length = {2},
url = {https://www.doi.org/doi.org/10.35011/risc-proceedings-scml.3}
}
[Windsteiger]
Reasoning over Legal Texts Using Large Language Models and Automated Reasoning
Verena Praher, Endre Szasz-Revai, Wolfgang Windsteiger
In: SCML-2026: International Conference on Symbolic Computation and Machine Learning - Extended Abstracts, Bruno Buchberger, François Charton, Matthew England, Cezary Kaliszyk, Manuel Kauers, Hiroshi Kera, Temur Kutsia, Bernhard Moser, Markus Schedl, Wolfgang Schreiner, Martina Seidl, Wolfgang Windsteig (ed.), RISC Proceedings on Symbolic Computation and Machine Learning 3, pp. 76-77. 2026. SCML, https://scml.risc.jku.at/, ISSN xxxx. [doi] [pdf]@inproceedings{RISC7246,
author = {Verena Praher and Endre Szasz-Revai and Wolfgang Windsteiger},
title = {{Reasoning over Legal Texts Using Large Language Models and Automated Reasoning}},
booktitle = {{SCML-2026: International Conference on Symbolic Computation and Machine Learning - Extended Abstracts}},
language = {english},
abstract = {This presentation describes an ongoing project in the area of tax law. The goal of theproject is to bring computer-support to the decision process regarding taxation for internationalbusinesses. In particular, in a first prototype, the focus lies on transfer pricing,which is a non-trivial price-determination and taxation process that concerns businesses with divisions distributedover different countries or economies. We describe the ideaspursued in the project, we do not yet have results nor can we report on their criticalevaluation by practitioners.},
series = {RISC Proceedings on Symbolic Computation and Machine Learning},
number = {3},
pages = {76--77},
publisher = {SCML},
address = {https://scml.risc.jku.at/},
isbn_issn = {ISSN xxxx},
year = {2026},
editor = {Bruno Buchberger and François Charton and Matthew England and Cezary Kaliszyk and Manuel Kauers and Hiroshi Kera and Temur Kutsia and Bernhard Moser and Markus Schedl and Wolfgang Schreiner and Martina Seidl and Wolfgang Windsteig},
refereed = {no},
length = {2},
url = {https://doi.org/10.35011/risc-proceedings-scml.3}
}
author = {Verena Praher and Endre Szasz-Revai and Wolfgang Windsteiger},
title = {{Reasoning over Legal Texts Using Large Language Models and Automated Reasoning}},
booktitle = {{SCML-2026: International Conference on Symbolic Computation and Machine Learning - Extended Abstracts}},
language = {english},
abstract = {This presentation describes an ongoing project in the area of tax law. The goal of theproject is to bring computer-support to the decision process regarding taxation for internationalbusinesses. In particular, in a first prototype, the focus lies on transfer pricing,which is a non-trivial price-determination and taxation process that concerns businesses with divisions distributedover different countries or economies. We describe the ideaspursued in the project, we do not yet have results nor can we report on their criticalevaluation by practitioners.},
series = {RISC Proceedings on Symbolic Computation and Machine Learning},
number = {3},
pages = {76--77},
publisher = {SCML},
address = {https://scml.risc.jku.at/},
isbn_issn = {ISSN xxxx},
year = {2026},
editor = {Bruno Buchberger and François Charton and Matthew England and Cezary Kaliszyk and Manuel Kauers and Hiroshi Kera and Temur Kutsia and Bernhard Moser and Markus Schedl and Wolfgang Schreiner and Martina Seidl and Wolfgang Windsteig},
refereed = {no},
length = {2},
url = {https://doi.org/10.35011/risc-proceedings-scml.3}
}
