Characterization of f-vectors of families of convex sets in Rd part II: Sufficiency of Eckhoff's conditions

Gil Kalai*

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Abstract

Let K = {K1,..., Kn} be a family of n convex sets in Rd. For 0≤i<n denote by fi the number of subfamilies of K of size i + 1 with non-empty intersection. The vector f(K) = (f0, f1,...) is called the f-vector of K. In 1973, Eckhoff proposed a characterization of the set of f-vectors of finite families of convex sets in Rd by a system of inequalities. In part I we proved the necessity of Eckhoffs inequalities and here we prove their sufficiency.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)167-188
Number of pages22
JournalJournal of Combinatorial Theory. Series A
Volume41
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 1986
Externally publishedYes

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