Day 03part 14-discrete mathematics for computer science-Principle of Duality and it’s basic concept.

Day 03part 14-discrete mathematics for computer science-Principle of Duality and it’s basic concept.

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Principle of Duality in Discrete Mathematics

 What is the Principle of Duality?

The Principle of Duality states that every Boolean algebraic expression has a dual expression, which is obtained by interchanging AND (⋅) and OR (+) operators, and swapping 0s and 1s.

This concept is useful in Boolean algebra, logic circuits, and lattice theory.

Basic Concept of Duality

In Boolean algebra, we use the following two basic operations:
AND (⋅) → Multiplication
OR (+) → Addition

Duality Rules:

1. Replace AND (⋅) with OR (+) and vice versa.

2. Replace 0 with 1 and vice versa.

Example:
Original Expression:

$$A+(B\cdot C)=(A+B)\cdot (A+C)$$

Dual Expression:

$$A\cdot (B+C)=(A\cdot B)+(A\cdot C)$$

Both expressions hold true in Boolean algebra.

 Duality in Lattice Theory

In lattice theory, duality is applied in partial ordering and set operations:
Join (∨) → Interchanged with Meet (∧)
Least Element (0) → Interchanged with Greatest Element (1)

Example:

$$a\vee (b\wedge c)=(a\vee b)\wedge (a\vee c)$$

Dual Form:

$$a\wedge (b\vee c)=(a\wedge b)\vee (a\wedge c)$$

This follows De Morgan’s laws in Boolean algebra.

 Importance of Principle of Duality

 Simplifies Boolean expressions in digital logic.
 Helps in deriving new theorems easily.
 Used in switching circuits and logic gate design.
 Essential for lattice theory and set operations.

 Summary

Duality states that every Boolean algebraic expression has a dual.
 Swap AND (⋅) OR (+) and 0 1 to find the dual.
 Used in Boolean algebra, logic circuits, and lattice theory.

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Day 03part 14-discrete mathematics for computer science-Principle of Duality and it’s basic concept.

DISCRETE MATHEMATICS FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE

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