“Bulletin Board”

 School of Mathematics - June 8, 2005

Short Course

Model Theory and Mysteries in Computer Science
J. P. Ressayre
University of Paris 7, France

 
 
Model Theory and Mysteries in Computer Science
J. P. Ressayre
University of Paris 7, France
Abstract
This is introduction and survey; no proofs, only ideas. Math is 2 - sided; one side is tame, the other is for ever mysterious. o-minimality is a supergood example of a part of model theory which is on the tame side; we shall review it. Non standard models of Arithmetic is another part, much more on the mysterious side. We shall review the reasons for this status as well as a part of the subject. Some non standard models of Arithmetic are 2 - sided, with one part tame and the other part oracular. We shall explain the interplay between o- minimality and NS models which they produce. Some P versus NP issues may well stand on the for ever mysterious side of math; we discuss the reasons why, and what the preceding topics can do about it.


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Time:Sat. June 11, 16:30-18:00
Sun. June 12, 14:00-15:30
Mon. June 13, 14:00-15:30
Place:Lecture Hall, Niavaran Bldg., Niavaran Sqr., Tehran, Iran
 
 
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