A 5-quantifier (\in,=)-expression ZF-equivalent to the Axiom of Choice

dc.creatorMaes, Kurt
dc.date2007-05-22
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-07T08:02:50Z
dc.date.available2026-07-07T08:02:50Z
dc.descriptionIn this paper I present an (\in, =)-sentence, AC**, with only 5 quantifiers, that logically implies the axiom of choice, AC. Furthermore, using a weak fragment of ZF set theory, I prove that AC implies AC**. Up to now 6 quantifiers were the minimum and 3 quantifiers don't suffice since all 3-quantifier (\in, =)-sentences are decided in a weak fragment of ZF set theory. Thus the gap is reduced to the undecided case of a 4 quantifier sentence ZF-equivalent to AC.
dc.description9 pages
dc.identifierhttps://arxiv.org/abs/0705.3162
dc.identifierhttp://arxiv.org/abs/0705.3162
dc.identifier.urihttp://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/129359
dc.subjectLogic
dc.subject03E25; 03E30
dc.titleA 5-quantifier (\in,=)-expression ZF-equivalent to the Axiom of Choice
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