Computer Science/Discrete Mathematics Seminar II

VC Dimensions and Regularity

The regularity lemma says that every discrete object can be partitioned into a small number of random-like subobjects. But how small is small? And can we make small smaller if we assume that our given object is simple? And what does it mean for a discrete object to be simple?

In this talk, I will answer some of these questions. Along the way, I will discuss many variants and generalizations of the classical notion of VC dimension, which turn out to be essential for answering the questions above.

Based on joint work with Lior Gishboliner and Asaf Shapira. 

Date & Time

March 03, 2026 | 10:30am – 12:30pm
Add to calendar 03/03/2026 10:30 03/03/2026 12:30 Computer Science/Discrete Mathematics Seminar II use-title Topic: VC Dimensions and Regularity Speakers: Yuval Wigderson, ETH Zürich More: https://www.ias.edu/math/events/computer-sciencediscrete-mathematics-seminar-ii-614 The regularity lemma says that every discrete object can be partitioned into a small number of random-like subobjects. But how small is small? And can we make small smaller if we assume that our given object is simple? And what does it mean for a discrete object to be simple? In this talk, I will answer some of these questions. Along the way, I will discuss many variants and generalizations of the classical notion of VC dimension, which turn out to be essential for answering the questions above. Based on joint work with Lior Gishboliner and Asaf Shapira.  Simonyi 101 and Remote Access a7a99c3d46944b65a08073518d638c23

Location

Simonyi 101 and Remote Access

Speakers

Yuval Wigderson, ETH Zürich