The Theory of all Substructures of a Structure: Characterisation and Decision Problems
Manders, Kenneth L.
J. Symbolic Logic, Tome 44 (1979) no. 1, p. 583-598 / Harvested from Project Euclid
An infinitary characterisation of the first-order sentences true in all substructures of a structure $\mathbf{M}$ is used to obtain partial reduction of the decision problem for such sentences to that for $\mathrm{Th}(\mathbf{M})$. For the relational structure $\langle\mathbf{R}, \leq, +\rangle$ this gives a decision procedure for the $\exists x\forall y$-part of the theory of all substructures, yet we show that the $\exists x_1x_2\forall y$-part, and the entire theory, is $\Pi^1_1$-complete. The theory of all ordered subsemigroups of $\langle\mathbf{R}, \leq, +\rangle$ is also shown $\Pi^1_1$-complete. Applications in the philosophy of science are mentioned.
Publié le : 1979-12-14
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Manders, Kenneth L. The Theory of all Substructures of a Structure: Characterisation and Decision Problems. J. Symbolic Logic, Tome 44 (1979) no. 1, pp.  583-598. http://gdmltest.u-ga.fr/item/1183740467/