# we-solve research prompt: Math-2086, Suppose H is a linear 3-uniform hypergraph, i

Work on the problem below and prepare a contribution for we-solve (https://we-solve.github.io/problems/suppose-h-is-a-linear-3-uniform-hypergraph-i/).

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## Problem statement (quoted material)
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% UnsolvedMath ID 3100006; source catalogue code AMR-030-0006
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\section*{Suppose H is a linear 3-uniform hypergraph, i}\label{3100006}
{\small UnsolvedMath ID 3100006 · AMR-030-0006 · Combinatorics · AMR Open Problem Lists}
\subsection{Definitions and mathematical statement}
A finite $3$-uniform hypergraph $H=(V,\mathcal E)$ has three vertices
in each edge. It is linear if distinct edges share at most one
vertex. Say that it has a faithful straight-triangle embedding in
$\mathbb R^3$ if there is an injective placement $p:V\to\mathbb R^3$
such that every edge $e$ spans a nondegenerate closed triangle
$T_e=\operatorname{conv}p(e)$ and
\[
 T_e\cap T_f=\operatorname{conv}p(e\cap f)
                  \qquad(e\ne f),
\]
where the convex hull of the empty set is empty. Thus disjoint edges
give disjoint triangles, and two incident triangles meet only at
their common vertex. Also require $p(v)\notin T_e$ whenever $v\notin e$.

Let $h(n)$ be the maximum number of edges in an $n$-vertex linear
$3$-uniform hypergraph admitting such an embedding. Kalai's question
asks whether
\[
                           h(n)=o(n^2).
\]
Precisely, for every $\varepsilon>0$, must there be $n_0$ such that
every eligible hypergraph with $n\ge n_0$ has at most
$\varepsilon n^2$ edges?

Linearity alone gives only a quadratic upper bound, by counting
pairs of vertices. The question is whether the geometric realization
forces a vanishing quadratic density. Intersections of triangle
interiors, overlaps along unprescribed segments, and a vertex lying
inside a nonincident triangle are excluded by faithfulness; allowing
these would change the geometric restriction substantially.
\subsection{Short English statement}
Does faithful realization by triangles in three-dimensional space force every linear 3-uniform hypergraph to have o(n²) edges?
\subsection{Sources}
\begin{itemize}
\item[S1] ULAM.AI and the UnsolvedMath Contributors, supplied problems.json, record 3100006 (AMR-030-0006), AMR Open Problem Lists. Catalogue identity and source transcription; CC BY 4.0.
\url{https://huggingface.co/datasets/ulamai/UnsolvedMath}.
\item[S2] Cooper - Combinatorial Problems I Like (2020 snapshot), Geometry, source-order bullet 6. Original source indexed by AMR-030-0006.
\url{https://people.math.sc.edu/cooper/combprob.html}.
\end{itemize}
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- https://www.unsolvedmath.com/problems/AMR-030-0006

## Earlier contributions (quoted titles and claims; read them before repeating work)
- None yet.

## Output template (paste the filled template into the submission form)
Problem: TOP-3100006
Title:
Claim type: full solution | full disproof | partial result | conditional result | computational evidence | literature report | exploration
Scope: (exactly what is proved, disproved or found)
Assumptions and limitations:
Write-up: (Markdown with LaTeX maths, or TeX)
Models used: (select every model, or None for people-only work)
Thinking level / time: (the separate required dropdown; actual setting, mixed, time budget, unknown or not applicable)
Per-model versions, thinking and roles: (one line per model: name | version: exact version or unknown | thinking: actual level or unknown | time: actual budget/duration or unknown | role: work performed)
Model eligibility and verification evidence: (where needed, identify the demonstrated architecture or checking model, its settings, checked scope and supporting evidence)
Human contributors and roles:
References: (only ones you have checked)