Isoperimetric inequalities for the mixed area of plane convex sets (Q1204070): Difference between revisions

Let \(A(K,M)\) denote the mixed area of plane convex bodies \(A\) and \(M\), and \(L(K)\) shall stand for the perimeter of \(K\). The authors show \[ A(K,M)\leq{1\over 8}L(K)L(M) \] with equality precisely for \(K\) and \(M\) being orthogonal segments or if one of both sets is a point. Further on, \[ A(K,-K)\leq\left({\sqrt 3\over 18}\right)L^ 2(K) \] is proved, where in the set of polygons the equality case is characteristic for \(K\) a regular triangle (or a point). This equality discussion for all compact convex subsets of \(E^ 2\) remains open. An interesting application of the second result is given, too: the authors give the minimal density of the Euler characteristic for stationary Boolean models in the plane. Concluding remarks refer to possible approaches to the higher-dimensional analogues.