Resolution and the Weak Pigeonhole Principle
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چکیده
We give new upper bounds for resolution proofs of the weak pigeonhole principle. We also give lower bounds for tree-like resolution proofs. We present a normal form for resolution proofs of pigeonhole principles based on a new monotone resolution rule.
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