Carlson-Simpson's lemma and applications in reverse mathematics

Abstract

We study the reverse mathematics of infinitary extensions of the Hales-Jewett theorem, due to Carlson and Simpson. These theorems have multiple applications in Ramsey's theory, such as the existence of finite big Ramsey numbers for the triangle-free graph, or the Dual Ramsey theorem. We show in particular that the Open Dual Ramsey theorem holds in ${\mathsf{ACA}}_0^{+}$.

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