The theory of multi-dimensional polynomial approximation

We consider the problem of polynomial approximation to a real valued functionf defined on a compact set . An approximation theorem is proven in terms of the newly defined modulus of approximation. It is shown to imply a multidimensional Jackson type theorem which is stronger than previously known results even for the interval −1, 1]. A strong multidimensional Bernstein type inverse theorem is also proven. We allow quite general approximation quasi-norms including for 0<q≤∞. We have found that the space of polynomials ℙ on a compact setX induces a semimetric which encapsulates the local structure of ℙ. Any semimetric ρ equivalent to suffices for the rough theory presented here. Many examples of sets and their metrics are presented.