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Definable isomorphism problem

Logic in Computer Science 2023-06-22 v3

Abstract

We investigate the isomorphism problem in the setting of definable sets (equivalent to sets with atoms): given two definable relational structures, are they related by a definable isomorphism? Under mild assumptions on the underlying structure of atoms, we prove decidability of the problem. The core result is parameter-elimination: existence of an isomorphism definable with parameters implies existence of an isomorphism definable without parameters.

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@article{arxiv.1802.08500,
  title  = {Definable isomorphism problem},
  author = {Khadijeh Keshvardoost and Bartek Klin and Sławomir Lasota and Joanna Ochremiak and Szymon Toruńczyk},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1802.08500},
  year   = {2023}
}