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Gruber P. Convex and Discrete Geometry

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52 <strong>Convex</strong> Bodies<br />

Since G is open, we may choose u,v ∈ G such that<br />

(6) |xi| < |ui|, |yi| < |vi| for i = 1,...,d.<br />

From u,v ∈ G it follows that<br />

(7) |an1···nd un1<br />

1 ···und d<br />

|, |an1···nd vn1<br />

1 ···vnd<br />

d |≤const for n1,...,nd = 0, 1,...<br />

Taking into account (5), Propositions (6) <strong>and</strong> (7) imply that<br />

|zi| =|xi| 1−λ |yi| λ < |ui| 1−λ |vi| λ = wi, say, for i = 1,...,d, where<br />

|an1···nd wn1<br />

1 ···wnd |=|an1···nd un1<br />

d 1 ···und d |1−λ |an1···nd vn1<br />

1 ···vnd d |λ<br />

≤ const for n1,...,nd = 0, 1,...<br />

Hence z ∈ G by Abel’s lemma (4), concluding the proof of (5). Thus G has property<br />

(3) <strong>and</strong> the proof that G satisfies (ii) is complete. ⊓⊔<br />

4 Support <strong>and</strong> Separation<br />

Support <strong>and</strong> separation of convex sets play an important role in convex geometry,<br />

convex analysis, optimization, optimal control <strong>and</strong> functional analysis.<br />

In this section, we first introduce the notions of support hyperplane <strong>and</strong> support<br />

function <strong>and</strong> show basic pertinent results. Then separation of convex sets <strong>and</strong> bodies<br />

will be considered. We mention oracles as a tool to specify convex bodies. To<br />

illustrate the usefulness of the former notions <strong>and</strong> results, Lyapunov’s theorem on<br />

vector-valued measures <strong>and</strong> Pontryagin’s minimum principle from optimal control<br />

theory are presented.<br />

The reader who wants to get more information may consult the books cited in the<br />

introduction of this chapter. In addition, we refer to books on convex analysis <strong>and</strong><br />

optimization, in particular to those of Rockafellar [843], Stoer <strong>and</strong> Witzgall [970],<br />

Hiriart-Urruty <strong>and</strong> Lemaréchal [505] <strong>and</strong> Borwein <strong>and</strong> Lewis [158].<br />

4.1 Support Hyperplanes <strong>and</strong> Support Functions<br />

Support hyperplanes <strong>and</strong> support functions are basic tools of convex geometry <strong>and</strong><br />

are important in other areas.<br />

In the following we first consider metric projection of E d onto convex bodies.<br />

Next we show that, for any convex body, there is a support hyperplane through each<br />

of its boundary points. This leads to a characterization of convex bodies by means of<br />

support properties. Then support functions are introduced, a classical means to describe<br />

convex bodies. Finally, we characterize support functions as convex functions<br />

which are positive homogeneous of degree one.<br />

For more precise information compare the references cited above.

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