Chapter 1

Convex Set

A $T\subset\mathbb{R}^n$ is convex if $\forall x,y\inT, the segment $[x,y]in T$.

Exmaples:

  • Filled in circle
  • Regular filled - polygon.
  • Strait line.

Not Examples:

  • Seperated points or shapes
  • Stars
  • Polygons with concave edges.
  • commonly intersection of shapes.
  • any non straigth line.

Convex Hull of set T

A convex hull of T, conv(T), is the smallest convex set that contains T.

Example:

  • T is 5-point regular star, conv(T) is the pentagon connecting the stars tips.
  • T = {a,b}, conv(T)=[a,b]

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