An automaton (plural: automata) is a mathematical model that represents a system capable of performing a sequence of operations or actions automatically. Automata theory is a central area in computer science and formal language theory, focusing on the properties and behaviors of these abstract machines. There are different types of automata, including: 1. **Finite Automata**: These are the simplest type of automata, characterized by a finite number of states.
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