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A Topological Representation Theorem for Oriented Matroids

Juergen Bokowski, Simon King, Susanne Mock, Ileana Streinu

math.COarXiv:math/0209364

Abstract

We present a new direct proof of a topological representation theorem for oriented matroids in the general rank case. Our proof is based on an earlier rank 3 version. It uses hyperline sequences and the generalized Schönflies theorem. As an application, we show that one can read off oriented matroids from arrangements of embedded spheres of codimension one, even if wild spheres are involved.

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