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On John-Type Ellipsoids

Metric Geometry 2007-05-23 v1 Functional Analysis

Abstract

Given an arbitrary convex symmetric n-dimensional body, we construct a natural and non-trivial continuous map which associates ellipsoids to ellipsoids, such that the Lowner-John ellipsoid of the body is its unique fixed point. A new characterization of the Lowner-John ellipsoid is obtained, and we also gain information regarding the contact points of inscribed ellipsoids with the body.

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@article{arxiv.math/0312065,
  title  = {On John-Type Ellipsoids},
  author = {B. Klartag},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:math/0312065},
  year   = {2007}
}