A non-speedup result for the chain-antichain principle over a weak base theory

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Main Author: Kowalik, Katarzyna W.
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Published: 2025
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author Kowalik, Katarzyna W.
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contents We show that the theory $\mathsf{WKL}^*_0+\mathsf{CAC}$ is polynomially simulated by $\mathsf{RCA}_0^*$ with respect to $\forallΠ^0_3$ formulas. For the proof, we use the method of forcing interpretations and syntactically simulate a two-step model-theoretic argument, which involves construction of a restricted definable ultrapower, followed by a generic cut satisfying $\mathsf{CAC}$. Our result sharply contrasts with the previously known fact that $\mathsf{RCA}_0^*+\mathsf{RT}^2_2$ has non-elementary speedup over $\mathsf{RCA}_0^*$.
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spellingShingle A non-speedup result for the chain-antichain principle over a weak base theory
Kowalik, Katarzyna W.
Logic
03F20, 03B30, 03F35, 05D10, 03F30, 03F25, 03H15
We show that the theory $\mathsf{WKL}^*_0+\mathsf{CAC}$ is polynomially simulated by $\mathsf{RCA}_0^*$ with respect to $\forallΠ^0_3$ formulas. For the proof, we use the method of forcing interpretations and syntactically simulate a two-step model-theoretic argument, which involves construction of a restricted definable ultrapower, followed by a generic cut satisfying $\mathsf{CAC}$. Our result sharply contrasts with the previously known fact that $\mathsf{RCA}_0^*+\mathsf{RT}^2_2$ has non-elementary speedup over $\mathsf{RCA}_0^*$.
title A non-speedup result for the chain-antichain principle over a weak base theory
topic Logic
03F20, 03B30, 03F35, 05D10, 03F30, 03F25, 03H15
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2510.00323