Logic Seminar
Isaac Goldbring
UIC
The theory of tracial von Neumann algebras does not have a model companion
Abstract: In this talk, we will show that the theory of tracial von Neumann algebras does not have a model companion. In addition, we will show that a positive solution to the Connes Embedding Problem implies that there is no model complete theory of tracial von Neumann algebras. All functional analytic notions and most model-theoretic notions will be defined. This is joint work with Bradd Hart and Thomas Sinclair.
Tuesday November 27, 2012 at 4:00 PM in SEO 427