Cubical Type Theory: a constructive interpretation of the univalence axiom
Speaker:
Anders Mörtberg, Institute for Advanced Study
Date and Time:
Thursday, May 19, 2016 - 3:30pm to 4:10pm
Location:
Fields Institute, Room 230
Abstract:
Cubical type theory is an extension of dependent type theory which allows to directly argue about n-dimensional cubes (points, lines, squares, cubes etc.). It is based on a model of dependent type theory in cubical sets given in a constructive metatheory. The type theory allows for new ways to reason about identity types, e.g., function extensionality as well as Voevodsky's Univalence Axiom are provable in the system.