Explore the latest advancements in automata theory and its practical uses with the ‘Implementation and Applications of Automata: 13th International Conference, CIAA 2008’ proceedings. This volume, part of the renowned Lecture Notes in Computer Science series, showcases 24 carefully selected regular papers and poster abstracts from a global pool of submissions. Covering diverse topics in automata, this book offers insights from leading researchers worldwide, including invited talks by Markus Holzer, Kai Salomaa, Mihalis Yannakakis, and Hsu-Chun Yen. Ideal for computer science professionals and academics seeking in-depth knowledge on automata implementation and applications.