On End-Extensions of Models of ¬exp

Every model of IΔ0 is the tally part of a model of the stringlanguage theory Th-FO (a main feature of which consists in having induction on notation restricted to certain AC0. sets). We show how to “smoothly” introduce in Th-FO the binary length function, whereby it is possible to make exponential assumptions in models of Th-FO. These considerations entail that every model of IΔ0 + ¬exp is a proper initial segment of a model of Th-FO and that a modicum of bounded collection is true in these models. Mathematics Subject Classification: 03F30, 03C62, 68Q15.