Star height problem (Solved)
Conjecture The star height problem in formal language theory is the question whether all regular languages can be expressed using regular expressions of limited star height, i.e. with a limited nesting depth of Kleene stars. Specifically, is a nesting depth of one always sufficient? If not, is there an algorithm to determine how many are required?
Bibliography
*Lawrence C. Eggan: Transition graphs and the star-height of regular events, Michigan Mathematical Journal, 10(4): 385–397, 1963.
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This was solved ages ago!
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