Louise Hay Logic Seminar
John E. Solak
UIC
Is O-minimal Topology too Tame?
Abstract: In this talk, I will provide an introduction to o-minimal theories and some of the Geometry and Topology available to those who study them. The introduction will be based heavily on portions from Lou Van den Dries’ book, Tame Topology and O-minimal Structures, as well as Ronnie’s reading course from last Fall. After the introduction, I will discuss the definitions of dimension and Euler characteristic in the o-minimal setting, and then survey some of their applications while bringing to light small personal concerns over the intuitiveness of these measurements.
Wednesday October 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM in 427 SEO