John E. Solak : Is O-minimal Topology too Tame?

Posted by John Solak , part of the Louise Hay Logic Seminar.

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Oct. 8, 2025, 4 p.m.

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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, <i>Tame Topology and O-minimal Structures</i>, 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.