In the past decade, the formal theory of specification,
verfication and development of real-time programs has grown
from work of a few specialized groups to a real "bandwagon".
Many eminent research groups have shifted their interests in
this direction. Consequently, research in real-time is now
entering established research areas in formal methods, such
as process algebra, temporal logic, and model checking.
This volume contains the proceedings of a workshop dedicated
to the theory of real-time with the purpose of stepping back
and viewing the results achieved as well as considering the
directions of ongoing research. The volume gives a
representative picture of what is going on in the field
worldwide, presented by eminent, active researchers. The
material in the volume was prepared by the authors after the
workshop took place and reflects the results of the workshop
discussions.