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We propose a combinatorial framework to analyze quantitative Helly-type questions. Using this framework, we prove a Quantitative Fractional Helly Theorem with Fractional Helly Number 3d and a stability version of the Quantitative Helly…

Combinatorics · Mathematics 2023-04-10 Attila Jung

In this paper, we explore affine semigroup versions of the convex geometry theorems of Helly, Tverberg, and Caratheodory. Additionally, we develop a new theory of colored affine semigroups, where the semigroup generators each receive a…

Commutative Algebra · Mathematics 2023-10-06 Jesus A. De Loera , Christopher O'Neill , Chengyang Wang

In this short note we show that Helly's Intersection Theorem holds for convex sets in uniquely geodesic spaces (in particular in CAT(0) spaces) without the assumption that the convex sets are open or closed.

Metric Geometry · Mathematics 2014-05-20 Sergei Ivanov

This survey presents recent Helly-type geometric theorems published since the appearance of the last comprehensive survey, more than ten years ago. We discuss how such theorems continue to be influential in computational geometry and in…

Metric Geometry · Mathematics 2016-08-22 Nina Amenta , Jesús A. De Loera , Pablo Soberón

The task of this survey is to present various results on intersection patterns of convex sets. One of main tools for studying intersection patterns is a point of view via simplicial complexes. We recall the definitions of so called…

Combinatorics · Mathematics 2011-10-25 Martin Tancer

We prove a fractional Helly theorem for $k$-flats intersecting fat convex sets. A family $\mathcal{F}$ of sets is said to be $\rho$-fat if every set in the family contains a ball and is contained in a ball such that the ratio of the radii…

Combinatorics · Mathematics 2024-12-09 Attila Jung , Dömötör Pálvölgyi

We prove several exact quantitative versions of Helly's and Tverberg's theorems, which guarantee that a finite family of convex sets in $R^d$ has a large intersection. Our results characterize conditions that are sufficient for the…

Combinatorics · Mathematics 2020-05-05 Sherry Sarkar , Alexander Xue , Pablo Soberón

Given a point set $S$ in $\mathbb{R}^d$, a family of sets is $S$-intersecting if its members have a point in common in $S$. Recently, Edwards and Sober\'{o}n proved a fractional version of Halman's theorem for axis-parallel boxes, showing…

Combinatorics · Mathematics 2025-03-18 Taehyun Eom , Minki Kim , Eon Lee

We report on some recent progress regarding combinatorial properties in convexity spaces with a bounded Radon number. In particular, we discuss the relationship between the Radon number, the colorful and fractional Helly properties, weak…

Combinatorics · Mathematics 2025-02-18 Andreas F. Holmsen

We study combinatorial properties of convex sets over arbitrary valued fields. We demonstrate analogs of some classical results for convex sets over the reals (e.g. the fractional Helly theorem and B\'ar\'any's theorem on points in many…

Combinatorics · Mathematics 2023-05-31 Artem Chernikov , Alex Mennen

The aim of this note is to give an elementary proof of the following fact: given 3 red convex sets and 3 blue convex sets in $\mathbb{E}^3$, such that every red intersects every blue, there is a line transversal to the reds or there is a…

Combinatorics · Mathematics 2021-12-10 Ricardo Strausz

We consider sets and maps defined over an o-minimal structure over the reals, such as real semi-algebraic or subanalytic sets. A {\em monotone map} is a multi-dimensional generalization of a usual univariate monotone function, while the…

Logic · Mathematics 2013-08-19 Saugata Basu , Andrei Gabrielov , Nicolai Vorobjov

Let $\mathcal{F}$ be a family of $n$ axis-parallel boxes in $\mathbb{R}^d$ and $\alpha\in (1-1/d,1]$ a real number. There exists a real number $\beta(\alpha )>0$ such that if there are $\alpha {n\choose 2}$ intersecting pairs in…

Metric Geometry · Mathematics 2015-02-25 I. Bárány , F. Fodor , A. Martínez-Pérez , L. Montejano , D. Oliveros , A. Pór

We introduce a new variant of quantitative Helly-type theorems: the minimal \emph{"homothetic distance"} of the intersection of a family of convex sets to the intersection of a subfamily of a fixed size. As an application, we establish the…

Metric Geometry · Mathematics 2021-11-03 Grigory Ivanov , Márton Naszódi

Families of translates and homothets of strictly convex curves are proven to possess Helly-type properties generalizing those of a circle. Weaker results are shown for arbitrary convex curves.

Metric Geometry · Mathematics 2016-09-07 Alexander Getmanenko

In this paper we study generalizations of classical results on intersection patterns of set systems in $\mathbb{R}^d$, such as the fractional Helly theorem or the $(p,q)$-theorem, in the setting of arbitrary triangulable spaces with a…

Computational Geometry · Computer Science 2026-05-19 Xavier Goaoc , Andreas F. Holmsen , Zuzana Patáková

We prove variations of Carath\'eodory's, Helly's and Tverberg's theorems where the sets involved are measured according to continuous functions such as the volume or diameter. Among our results, we present continuous quantitative versions…

Metric Geometry · Mathematics 2016-03-21 J. A. De Loera , R. N. La Haye , D. Rolnick , P. Soberón

A basic measure of the combinatorial complexity of a convexity space is its Radon number. In this paper we show a fractional Helly theorem for convexity spaces with a bounded Radon number, answering a question of Kalai. As a consequence we…

Combinatorics · Mathematics 2019-03-05 Andreas F. Holmsen , Dong-Gyu Lee

A finite family $\mathcal F$ of convex sets is $k$-intersecting in $S \subseteq \mathbb{R}^d$ if the intersection of every subset of $k$ convex sets in $\mathcal F$ contains a point in $S$. The Helly number of $S$ is the minimum $k$, if it…

Combinatorics · Mathematics 2025-04-24 Srinivas Arun , Travis Dillon

B\'ar\'any, Katchalski and Pach proved the following quantitative form of Helly's theorem. If the intersection of a family of convex sets in $\mathbb{R}^d$ is of volume one, then the intersection of some subfamily of at most $2d$ members is…

Metric Geometry · Mathematics 2015-03-26 Marton Naszodi