Approximation of Convex Bodies by Centrally Symmetric Bodies

We present an analog of the well-known theorem of F. John about the ellipsoid of maximal volume contained in a convex body. Let C be a convex body and let D be a centrally symmetric convex body in the Euclidean d-space. We prove that if D is an affine image of D of maximal possible volume contained in C, then C a subset of the homothetic copy of D with the ratio 2d-1 and the homothety center in the center of D. The ratio 2d-1 cannot be lessened as a simple example shows.     

Cubical 4-Polytopes with Few Vertices

A cubical polytope is a convex polytope all of whose facets are conbinatorial cubes. A d-polytope Pis called almost simple if, in the graph of P, each vertex of Pis d-valent of (d+ 1)-valent. It is known that, for d> 4, all but one cubical d-polytopes with up to 2^d+1vertices are almost simple, which provides a complete enumeration of all the cubical d-polytopes with up to 2^d+1vertices. We show that this result is also true for d=4.     

Cubical d-Polytopes with Few Vertices for d>4

A cubical polytope is a convex polytope all of whose facets are combinatorial cubes. A d-polytope P is called almost simple if, in the graph of P, each vertex of P is d-valent or (d+1)-valent. We show that, for d>4, all but one cubicald -polytopes with up to 2 ^d+1 vertices are almost simple. This provides a complete enumeration of all the cubical d-polytopes with up to 2 ^d+1 vertices, for d>4.     

John's Theorem for an Arbitrary Pair of Convex Bodies

We provide a generalization of John's representation of the identity for the maximal volume position of L inside K, where K and L are arbitrary smooth convex bodies in ⁿ . From this representation we obtain Banach–Mazur distance and volume ratio estimates.     

On the Asymmetry for Convex Domains of Constant Width

The extremal convex bodies of constant width for the Minkowski measure of asymmetry are discussed. A result, similar to that of H. Groemer＇s and of H. Lu＇s, is obtained, which states that, for the Minkowski measure of asymmetry, the most asymmetric convex domains of constant width in R2 are Reuleaux triangles.     

平面常宽凸域的不对称性度量

通过引入刻画平面常宽凸域的不对称性函数,证明了在平面常宽凸域中,圆域 是最对称的,而Reuleaux三角形是最不对称的．     

On perimeters of sections of convex polytopes

In his book “Geometric Tomography” Richard Gardner asks the following question. Let P and Q be origin-symmetric convex bodies in R³ whose sections by any plane through the origin have equal perimeters. Is it true that P=Q? We show that the answer is “Yes” in the class of origin-symmetric convex polytopes. The problem is treated in the general case of Rn.     

Comparison of Some Distances Between Sums of ℓ n p Spaces

In this paper, we study the classical, modified, and weak Banach–Mazur distances between sums of _p ⁿ spaces. We explicitly calculate the classical and weak Banach–Mazur distances between sums of _p ⁿ spaces and establish bounds for the ratios of these distances.     

平面有限点集中的最大面积六边形

若平面上的有限点集构成凸多边形的顶点集,则称此有限点集处于凸位置令P表示平面上处于凸位置的有限点集,研究了P的子集所确定的凸六边形的面积与CH(P)面积比值的最大值问题.     

Stability of the Minkowski Measure of Asymmetry for Convex Bodies

Given a convex body $C\subset R^n$ (i.e., a compact convex set with nonempty interior), for $x\in$ {\it int}$(C)$, the interior, and a hyperplane $H$ with $x\in H$, let $H_1,H_2$ be the two support hyperplanes of $C$ parallel to $H$. Let $r(H, x)$ be the ratio, not less than 1, in which $H$ divides the distance between $H_1,H_2$. Then the quantity $${\it As}(C):=\inf_{x\in {\it int}(C)}\,\sup_{H\ni x}\,r(H,x)$$ is called the Minkowski measure of asymmetry of $C$. {\it As}$(\cdot)$ can be viewed as a real-valued function defined on the family of all convex bodies in $R^n$. It has been known for a long time that {\it As}$(\cdot)$ attains its minimum value 1 at all centrally symmetric convex bodies and maximum value $n$ at all simplexes. In this paper we discuss the stability of the Minkowski measure of asymmetry for convex bodies. We give an estimate for the deviation of a convex body from a simplex if the corresponding Minkowski measure of asymmetry is close to its maximum value. More precisely, the following result is obtained: Let $C\subset R^n$ be a convex body. If {\it As}$(C)\ge n-\varepsilon$ for some $0\le \varepsilon < 1/8(n+1),$ then there exists a simplex $S_0$ formed by $n+1$ support hyperplanes of $C$, such that $$(1+8(n+1)\varepsilon)^{-1}S_0\subset C\subset S_0,$$ where the homethety center is the (unique) Minkowski critical point of $C$. So $$d_{{\rm BM}}(C,S)\le 1+8(n+1)\varepsilon$$ holds for all simplexes $S$, where $d_{{\rm BM}}(\cdot,\cdot)$ denotes the Banach-Mazur distance.     

Banach空间上Ptolemy常数的计算

利用绝对正规范数生成凸函数的关系,给出了加权平均范数空间上Ptolemy常数的取值,解决了一些文献的遗留问题,并在一些具体的空间上给出了Ptolemy常数的新结果.     

On Polynomial Approximation of Square Integrable Functions on a Subarc of the Unit Circle

Let E be an arc on the unit circle and let L²(E) be the space of all square integrable functions on E. Using the Banach–Steinhaus Theorem and the weak* compactness of the unit ball in the Hardy space, we study the L² approximation of functions in L²(E) by polynomials. In particular, we will investigate the size of the L² norms of the approximating polynomials in the complementary arc E of E. The key theme of this work is to highlight the fact that the benefit of achieving good approximation for a function over the arc E by polynomials is more than offset by the large norms of such approximating polynomials on the complementary arc E.     

On the Semicontinuity of Curvature Integrals

Let H_j(K, ·) be the j – th elementary symmetric function of the principal curvatures of a convex body K in Euclidean d – space. We show that the functionals ∫_bd f(H_j(K, x)) dℋ︁^d—1(x) depend upper semicontinuously on K, if f : [0, ∞) is concave, lim_t→0f(t) = 0, and lim_t→∞f(t)/t = 0. An analogous statement holds for integrals of elementary symmetric functions of the principal radii of curvature.     

On the variance of random polytopes

A random polytope is the convex hull of uniformly distributed random points in a convex body K. A general lower bound on the variance of the volume and f-vector of random polytopes is proved. Also an upper bound in the case when K is a polytope is given. For polytopes, as for smooth convex bodies, the upper and lower bounds are of the same order of magnitude. The results imply a law of large numbers for the volume and f-vector of random polytopes when K is a polytope.     

非齐常系数线性微分方程的特殊解法

应用变换给出了常系数线性微分方程的一种解法.     

On the number of rational points on a strictly convex curve

Let γ be a bounded convex curve on the plane. Then #(γ ∩ (?/n)²) = o(n ^2/3). This strengthens the classical result due to Jarník [J] (the upper bound cn ^2/3) and disproves the conjecture on the existence of a so-called universal Jarník curve.     

On a question of A. Koldobsky

We construct an example of a non-convex star-shaped origin-symmetric body D⊂R³ such that its section function AD,ξ(t):=area(D∩{ξ^⊥+tξ}) is decreasing in t?0 for every fixed direction ξ∈S².     

Optimal Control of Rigid Body Angular Velocity with Quadratic Cost

In this paper, we consider the problem of obtaining optimal controllers which minimize a quadratic cost function for the rotational motion of a rigid body. We are not concerned with the attitude of the body and consider only the evolution of the angular velocity as described by the Euler equations. We obtain conditions which guarantee the existence of linear stabilizing optimal and suboptimal controllers. These controllers have a very simple structure.     

关于具有常平均曲率的超曲面

以N表示其截面曲率KN满足a≤KN≤b的n＋1维单连通完备黎曼流形，Mn是Nn 1中具有常平均曲率的紧致超曲面，本文给出了这类超曲面关于其第二基本形式模长平方S的积分不等式及相应的刚性定理．