Birkhoff’s representation theorem for finite distributive lattices
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Birkhoff’s representation theorem for finite distributive lattices is a fundamental result in lattice theory that characterizes every finite distributive lattice as isomorphic to the lattice of lower (order) ideals of a finite poset.
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Sylvester’s theorem on partitions
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Gale’s theorem on linear inequalities
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Szekeres–Lindström theorem
The Szekeres–Lindström theorem is a result in combinatorics that characterizes the maximum size of intersecting families of subsets, serving as a precursor to and special case of the Erdős–Ko–Rado theorem.
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Tarski’s fixed point theorem
Tarski’s fixed point theorem is a fundamental result in order theory and lattice theory that guarantees the existence of fixed points for monotone functions on complete lattices, with wide applications in logic, computer science, and economics.
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Hilbert-style deductive systems
Hilbert-style deductive systems are axiomatic proof systems in mathematical logic that use a small set of axiom schemas and a few inference rules (typically including modus ponens) to derive theorems in formal theories such as Zermelo–Fraenkel set theory.
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Target entity: Birkhoff’s representation theorem for finite distributive lattices Target entity description: Birkhoff’s representation theorem for finite distributive lattices is a fundamental result in lattice theory that characterizes every finite distributive lattice as isomorphic to the lattice of lower (order) ideals of a finite poset.
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A.
Sylvester’s theorem on partitions
Sylvester’s theorem on partitions is a result in number theory that provides a systematic way to count integer partitions subject to certain congruence or restriction conditions, forming part of the foundational work in partition theory.
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B.
Gale’s theorem on linear inequalities
Gale’s theorem on linear inequalities is a fundamental result in convex geometry and linear programming that characterizes the solvability of systems of linear inequalities via an associated alternative system.
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C.
Szekeres–Lindström theorem
The Szekeres–Lindström theorem is a result in combinatorics that characterizes the maximum size of intersecting families of subsets, serving as a precursor to and special case of the Erdős–Ko–Rado theorem.
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D.
Tarski’s fixed point theorem
Tarski’s fixed point theorem is a fundamental result in order theory and lattice theory that guarantees the existence of fixed points for monotone functions on complete lattices, with wide applications in logic, computer science, and economics.
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E.
Hilbert-style deductive systems
Hilbert-style deductive systems are axiomatic proof systems in mathematical logic that use a small set of axiom schemas and a few inference rules (typically including modus ponens) to derive theorems in formal theories such as Zermelo–Fraenkel set theory.
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| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
mathematical theorem
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result in lattice theory ⓘ |
| appliesTo | finite distributive lattices ⓘ |
| characterizes | finite distributive lattices ⓘ |
| coreIdea | algebraic structures can be represented as lattices of sets with inclusion order ⓘ |
| describesAsIsomorphic |
finite distributive lattice
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lattice of lower ideals of a finite poset ⓘ |
| field |
lattice theory
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order theory ⓘ |
| generalizationOf | representation of Boolean algebras as fields of sets ⓘ |
| hasConsequence | finite distributive lattices are completely determined by their posets of join-irreducible elements ⓘ |
| hasVariant | Birkhoff’s representation theorem for arbitrary distributive lattices using spectral spaces NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| historicalPeriod | 20th century mathematics ⓘ |
| implies | classification of finite distributive lattices up to isomorphism by finite posets up to isomorphism ⓘ |
| involvesConcept |
distributive lattice
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finite lattice ⓘ lattice isomorphism ⓘ lower set ⓘ order ideal ⓘ partially ordered set ⓘ |
| namedAfter | Garrett Birkhoff NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| providesRepresentationOf | finite distributive lattices by posets ⓘ |
| relates |
finite distributive lattices
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finite posets ⓘ |
| statesThat |
every finite distributive lattice is isomorphic to the lattice of lower ideals of a finite poset
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for every finite distributive lattice there exists a finite poset whose lattice of order ideals is isomorphic to it ⓘ |
| usedIn |
combinatorics
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theory of posets ⓘ universal algebra NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usesConstruction |
lattice of order ideals of a poset
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set of all lower sets of a finite poset ordered by inclusion ⓘ |
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Subject: Birkhoff’s representation theorem for finite distributive lattices Description of subject: Birkhoff’s representation theorem for finite distributive lattices is a fundamental result in lattice theory that characterizes every finite distributive lattice as isomorphic to the lattice of lower (order) ideals of a finite poset.
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