When is the convolution a t-norm on normal, convex and upper semicontinuous fuzzy truth values?
Abstract
In Type-2 rule-based fuzzy systems (T2 RFSs), triangular norms on complete lattice $(\mathbf{L},\sqsubseteq)$ or $(\mathbf{L_u},\sqsubseteq)$ can be used to model the compositional rule of inference, where $\textbf{L}$ is the set of all convex normal fuzzy truth values, $\mathbf{L_u}$ is the set of all convex normal and upper semicontinuous fuzzy truth values, and $\sqsubseteq$ is the so-called convolution order. Hence, the choice of t-norms on $(\mathbf{L},\sqsubseteq)$ or $(\mathbf{L_u},\sqsubseteq)$ may influence the performance of T2 RFSs, and thus, it is significant to broad the set of t-norms among which domain experts can choose most suitable one. To construct t-norms on $(\mathbf{L},\sqsubseteq)$ or $(\mathbf{L_u},\sqsubseteq)$, the mainstream method is based on convolution $\ast_\vartriangle$ induced by two operators $\ast$ and $\vartriangle$ on the unit interval $[0,1]$. Recently, we have complete solve the question when convolution $\ast_\vartriangle$ is a t-norm on $(\mathbf{L},\sqsubseteq)$. This paper aim to provide the necessary and sufficient conditions under which convolution $\ast_\vartriangle$ is a t-norm on $(\mathbf{L_u}, \sqsubseteq)$.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Advanced Algebra and Logic
Fuzzy Logic and Control Systems
Fuzzy and Soft Set Theory
Publication details
- Journal / source
- arXiv (Cornell University)
- Publication date
- 29 January 2026
- Document type
- Preprint