Definition:Radon Point

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Definition

Let $S$ be a set of $n + 2$ points in a real Euclidean space $\R^n$ of $n$ dimensions.

Let $S$ be partitioned into $2$ subsets whose convex hulls have at least one point in their intersection.


Such a point of intersection is known as a Radon point of $S$.


Also see

  • Results about Radon points can be found here.


Source of Name

This entry was named for Johann Karl August Radon.


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