Expensive Homeomorphism of Convex Bodies
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| author | Kim, Donghan |
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| contents | In this paper, we address the longstanding question of whether expansive homeomorphisms can exist within convex bodies in Euclidean spaces. Utilizing fundamental tools from topology, including the Borsuk-Ulam theorem and Brouwer's fixed-point theorem, we establish the nonexistence of such mappings. Through an inductive approach based on dimension and the extension of boundary homeomorphisms, we demonstrate that expansive homeomorphisms are incompatible with the compact and convex structure of these bodies. This work highlights the interplay between topological principles and metric geometry, offering new insights into the constraints imposed by convexity. |
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| spellingShingle | Expensive Homeomorphism of Convex Bodies Kim, Donghan Metric Geometry Computational Geometry General Topology In this paper, we address the longstanding question of whether expansive homeomorphisms can exist within convex bodies in Euclidean spaces. Utilizing fundamental tools from topology, including the Borsuk-Ulam theorem and Brouwer's fixed-point theorem, we establish the nonexistence of such mappings. Through an inductive approach based on dimension and the extension of boundary homeomorphisms, we demonstrate that expansive homeomorphisms are incompatible with the compact and convex structure of these bodies. This work highlights the interplay between topological principles and metric geometry, offering new insights into the constraints imposed by convexity. |
| title | Expensive Homeomorphism of Convex Bodies |
| topic | Metric Geometry Computational Geometry General Topology |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2501.02259 |