CONVEX FUNCTIONS WITH REAL DOMAIN.

Abstract

A convex set in a vector space is a set of points such that whenever x sub 1, x sub 2 belong to the set, then all points of the form lambda x sub 1 + (1-lambda)x sub 2, where lambda is in the interval (0, 1), also belong to the set. The discussion that follows deals with a certain type of function which has a convex domain. In particular, convex functions are considered whose domains are closed, bounded intervals of real numbers. In addition to defining a 'convex function,' properties of convexity and conditions for convexity are established. These properties and conditions are then used to establish necessary and sufficient conditions for convexity.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1966
Accession Number
AD0489800

Entities

People

  • Robert M. Pickrell

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Convex Sets
  • Intervals
  • Mathematics
  • Numbers
  • Real Numbers
  • Vector Spaces

Fields of Study

  • Mathematics

Readers

  • Graph Algorithms and Convex Optimization.

Technology Areas

  • Space