The following chart summarizes the planned schedule for the thesis work.
1997 Jan \ Theoretical Studies--- - Characterize known algorithms Feb > Reversible Complexity - Invent new algorithms Mar / Theory - Generalize techniques Apr \ Experimental Studies--- \_ Design reversible language, May | Programming / write compiler. Jun | \ Implement example programs, Jul | > run them, measure results. Aug / / Sep \ Thesis Writeup - First draft. Oct | and Revision - Second draft. Nov | - Optional extra discussion. Dec / - Final draft, defense.