Hanson and Norwood Hanson

Hanson and Norwood Hanson are significant figures in the field of model theory, a branch of mathematical logic. Model theory studies the relationship between formal languages (like those used in mathematics) and their interpretations or models. The Hansons contributed to understanding how different structures can represent the same mathematical concepts, exploring how properties of these structures can be analyzed through logical frameworks. Their work helps clarify the connections between syntax (the rules of language) and semantics (the meaning behind it) in logic, enhancing our grasp of the foundations of mathematics and its applications.