A formalization of the Gelfond-Schneider theorem
Logic in Computer Science
2026-03-27 v1
Abstract
We formalize Hilbert's Seventh Problem and its solution, the Gelfond-Schneider theorem, in the Lean 4 proof assistant. The theorem states that if and are algebraic numbers with and irrational, then is transcendental. Originally proven independently by Gelfond and Schneider in 1934, this result is a cornerstone of transcendental number theory, bridging algebraic number theory and complex analysis.
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@article{arxiv.2603.24823,
title = {A formalization of the Gelfond-Schneider theorem},
author = {Michail Karatarakis and Freek Wiedijk},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2603.24823},
year = {2026}
}