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Hadwiger's theorem

Theorem in integral geometry From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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In integral geometry (otherwise called geometric probability theory), Hadwiger's theorem characterises the valuations on convex bodies in It was proved by Hugo Hadwiger.

Introduction

Valuations

Let be the collection of all compact convex sets in A valuation is a function such that and for every that satisfy

A valuation is called continuous if it is continuous with respect to the Hausdorff metric. A valuation is called invariant under rigid motions if whenever and is either a translation or a rotation of

Quermassintegrals

The quermassintegrals are defined via Steiner's formula where is the Euclidean ball. For example, is the volume, is proportional to the surface measure, is proportional to the mean width, and is the constant

is a valuation which is homogeneous of degree that is,

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Statement

Any continuous valuation on that is invariant under rigid motions can be represented as

Corollary

Any continuous valuation on that is invariant under rigid motions and homogeneous of degree is a multiple of

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See also

References

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