Separation theorems and minimax theorems for fuzzy sets

In this paper, we prove some theorems on fuzzy sets. We first show that, in order to demonstrate that the equality of shadows ofA andB implies the equality ofA andB, it is necessary to assume thatA andB are closed and thatS_H(A)=S_H(B) for any closed hyperplane hyperplaneH. We also obtain a separation theorem for two convex fuzzy sets in a Hilbert space. Finally, we investigate results relating to minimax theorems for fuzzy sets. We obtain a necessary and sufficient condition for compactness.The authors wish to express their sincere thanks to Professor Hisaharu Umegaki for his invaluable suggestions and advice.