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What kind of theorems are easy to state yet hard to prove?<\/p>\n

This question motivates the study of propositional proof complexity. In this introductory talk I will describe the three fundamental proof-complexity measures of proof length, width, and space. These measures correspond to different aspects of the \u201chardness\u201d of proving a given theorem. Then I will discuss the surprising relationships between these three measures and conclude with accessible and intriguing open questions in this area.<\/p>\n

Based on joint work with Jakob Nordstrom.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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