The principal investigator will study the stability of geometric inequalities, a branch of integral and convex geometry. In particular he will investigate the stability of symmetrization procedures and analytic inequalities, and duals of Brunn- Minkowski theory. These studies will require the understanding of ellipsoids and cap bodies. This project involves mathematics at the overlap between geometry and probability theory. A typical problem might be to find the probability that a random line in two dimensions intersects a given square or other convex polygon. Solutions to these problems have a variety of applications in Operations Research and other applied areas. This investigator will continue his studies of similar problems in higher dimension.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Mathematical Sciences (DMS)
Application #
8922399
Program Officer
James Glazebrook
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1990-06-01
Budget End
1994-05-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1989
Total Cost
$98,700
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Arizona
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Tucson
State
AZ
Country
United States
Zip Code
85721