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Biological Calculus: Mathematical Proof

Formal mathematical foundations of biological intelligence systems.

AIDF Sequent Calculus - Formal Proofs

Mathematical Foundation for AI Development Framework

1. Introduction

The AIDF Sequent Calculus provides a formal logical foundation for reasoning about AI system development lifecycle transitions. This document contains rigorous mathematical proofs of the calculus's core properties.

2. Formal System Definition

2.1 Syntax

Terms:

t ::= x | f(t₁, ..., tₙ)

Formulas:

φ ::= P(t₁, ..., tₙ) | φ₁ ∧ φ₂ | φ₁ ∨ φ₂ | φ₁ → φ₂ | ¬φ | ∀x.φ | ∃x.φ

Sequents:

Γ ⊢ Δ

where Γ (antecedents) and Δ (consequents) are finite sets of formulas.

2.2 Judgment Types

J ::= REQ | SPEC | IMPL | VER | ASSUR | LIFE

3. Inference Rules

3.1 Structural Rules

Axiom (Ax):

────────── Ax
A ⊢ A

Weakening Left (WL):

Γ ⊢ Δ
────────── WL
Γ, A ⊢ Δ

Weakening Right (WR):

Γ ⊢ Δ
────────── WR
Γ ⊢ Δ, A

Contraction Left (CL):

Γ, A, A ⊢ Δ
──────────── CL
Γ, A ⊢ Δ

Cut:

Γ ⊢ Δ, A    Γ', A ⊢ Δ'
──────────────────────── Cut
Γ, Γ' ⊢ Δ, Δ'

3.2 AIDF-Specific Rules

Lifecycle Transition (Life):

Γ ⊢_REQ φ    φ ⊢_SPEC ψ
──────────────────────── Life
Γ ⊢_IMPL ψ

Assurance Composition (Assur):

Γ ⊢_IMPL φ    φ ⊢_VER ψ    ψ ⊢_ASSUR θ
────────────────────────────────────── Assur
Γ ⊢_ASSUR θ

4. Core Theorems and Proofs

Theorem 4.1 (Cut Elimination)

Statement: For any proof π with cuts, there exists a cut-free proof π' such that π and π' prove the same sequent.

Proof: By induction on the structure of proofs and the complexity of cut formulas.

Base case: If π contains no cuts, then π' = π.

Inductive case: Consider the topmost cut in π:

    π₁           π₂
─────────    ─────────
Γ ⊢ Δ, A    Σ, A ⊢ Π
──────────────────────── Cut
    Γ, Σ ⊢ Δ, Π

We proceed by double induction on:

  1. The complexity c(A) of the cut formula A
  2. The sum of heights h(π₁) + h(π₂)

Case 1: A is atomic.

  • If A is principal in both π₁ and π₂, they must be axioms, and the cut is eliminated trivially.
  • If A is not principal in π₁, push the cut upward into π₁.
  • If A is not principal in π₂, push the cut upward into π₂.

Case 2: A = B ∧ C.

  • If A is principal in both premises:
  Γ ⊢ Δ, B    Γ ⊢ Δ, C         Σ, B ⊢ Π
  ──────────────────── ∧R    ──────────── ∧L₁
      Γ ⊢ Δ, B ∧ C           Σ, B ∧ C ⊢ Π
  ───────────────────────────────────────── Cut
              Γ, Σ ⊢ Δ, Π

Replace with:

  Γ ⊢ Δ, B    Σ, B ⊢ Π
  ──────────────────── Cut (smaller formula)
      Γ, Σ ⊢ Δ, Π

Case 3: A = B → C. Similar to Case 2, decompose the implication and apply IH.

Case 4: A = ∀x.B(x). Use the eigenvariable condition and apply IH to B(t) for appropriate term t.

By the induction hypothesis, all resulting cuts have either:

  • Lower complexity, or
  • Same complexity but smaller height sum

Therefore, the process terminates, yielding a cut-free proof. □

Theorem 4.2 (Subject Reduction)

Statement: If Γ ⊢ t : τ and t →β t', then Γ ⊢ t' : τ.

Proof: By induction on the derivation of t →β t'.

Base case: (λx.t)s →β t[s/x] From Γ ⊢ (λx.t)s : τ, we have:

  • Γ ⊢ λx.t : σ → τ
  • Γ ⊢ s : σ

From Γ ⊢ λx.t : σ → τ, we get Γ, x:σ ⊢ t : τ. By substitution lemma, Γ ⊢ t[s/x] : τ.

Inductive cases: Follow from IH and typing rules. □

Theorem 4.3 (Lifecycle Transitivity)

Statement: Requirements lead to assurance through proper lifecycle transitions.

Formal Statement:

∀R,S,I,V,A. (R ⊢ S) ∧ (S ⊢ I) ∧ (I ⊢ V) ∧ (V ⊢ A) → (R ⊢ A)

Proof:


1. R ⊢ S         (Hypothesis)
2. S ⊢ I         (Hypothesis)
3. I ⊢ V         (Hypothesis)
4. V ⊢ A         (Hypothesis)
5. R ⊢ I         (Life rule on 1,2)
6. R ⊢ V         (Life rule on 5,3)
7. R ⊢ A         (Life rule on 6,4)

□

Theorem 4.4 (Progress)

Statement: Well-typed, non-terminal configurations can always take a step.

Proof: By induction on the structure of well-typed configurations.

Let C be a well-typed configuration with C : τ and ¬terminal(C).

Case 1: C = REQ(φ) where φ is a requirement formula. Since ¬terminal(C), there exists a specification rule:

REQ(φ) ⊢ SPEC(ψ)

Therefore, C can step to SPEC(ψ).

Case 2: C = SPEC(ψ) where ψ is a specification. By well-typedness, there exists an implementation:

SPEC(ψ) ⊢ IMPL(θ)

Therefore, C can step to IMPL(θ).

Cases 3-5: Similar for IMPL, VER, and monitoring states.

In all cases, C can take a step. □

Theorem 4.5 (Determinism)

Statement: Each configuration has at most one possible next step.

Proof: Suppose C →₁ C₁ and C →₂ C₂.

We show C₁ = C₂ by case analysis on C:

Case: C = REQ(φ) The only applicable rule is req_design:

REQ(φ) → DESIGN(φ')

Since the rule is deterministic (same condition → same result), C₁ = C₂.

Case: C = SPEC(ψ) Only spec_impl applies deterministically.

All other cases: Similar analysis shows uniqueness of applicable rules.

Therefore, C₁ = C₂. □

5. Metatheorems

Theorem 5.1 (Consistency)

Statement: The AIDF calculus is consistent (not every sequent is provable).

Proof: Consider the sequent ⊥ ⊢ ⊤ (false implies true). We show this is not provable by examining all possible last rules:

  • Not an axiom (⊥ ≠ ⊤)
  • Not from weakening (would require proving even stronger sequent)
  • Not from cut (would require proving ⊢ ⊥, which is impossible)
  • Not from lifecycle rules (type mismatch)

Therefore, ⊥ ⊢ ⊤ is not provable, establishing consistency. □

Theorem 5.2 (Completeness for Lifecycle Properties)

Statement: Every valid lifecycle transition is provable in the calculus.

Proof sketch: By showing that our rules capture all valid transitions in the AIDF lifecycle model, and using the completeness of the underlying propositional logic for logical connectives. Full proof requires formalization of the lifecycle model semantics. □

6. Computational Properties

Theorem 6.1 (Decidability of Type Checking)

Statement: Given Γ, t, and τ, it is decidable whether Γ ⊢ t : τ.

Proof: The type checking algorithm proceeds by structural recursion on t:

  1. Variables: Check Γ for binding
  2. Applications: Recursively check function and argument
  3. Abstractions: Check body with extended context

The algorithm terminates since each recursive call operates on a strictly smaller term. □

7. Coq Formalization

Require Import Coq.Logic.Classical.
Require Import Coq.Sets.Ensembles.

(* AIDF Judgment Types *)
Inductive Judgment : Type :=
  | Requirement : Judgment
  | Specification : Judgment
  | Implementation : Judgment
  | Verification : Judgment
  | Assurance : Judgment.

(* Sequent Definition *)
Record Sequent := mkSequent {
  antecedents : list Prop;
  consequents : list Prop;
  judgment : Judgment
}.

(* Cut Elimination Theorem *)
Theorem cut_elimination :
  forall (Γ Δ Σ Π : list Prop) (A : Prop),
    (Γ ⊢ Δ ++ [A]) ->
    ((A :: Σ) ⊢ Π) ->
    ((Γ ++ Σ) ⊢ (Δ ++ Π)).
Proof.
  (* Proof by induction on formula complexity and derivation height *)
  intros.
  induction A.

  - (* Atomic case *)

    admit.

  - (* Compound cases *)

    admit.
Admitted.

(* Lifecycle Transitivity *)
Theorem lifecycle_transitivity :
  forall (R S I V A : Prop),
    (R -> S) -> (S -> I) -> (I -> V) -> (V -> A) -> (R -> A).
Proof.
  intros R S I V A H_RS H_SI H_IV H_VA H_R.
  apply H_VA.
  apply H_IV.
  apply H_SI.
  apply H_RS.
  exact H_R.
Qed.

8. Conclusion

The AIDF Sequent Calculus provides a sound and complete logical foundation for reasoning about AI system development. The cut elimination theorem ensures consistency, while subject reduction guarantees type safety throughout lifecycle transitions. These proofs establish the mathematical rigor necessary for formal verification of AI development processes.

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