On nonlinear simultaneous Chebyshev approximation problems. (Q1421183)

The authors consider the problem of nonlinear simultaneous Chebyshev approximation in a real continuous function space. The results deal with existence of solutions and characterization conditions of Kolmogorov type and also of alternation type. As special cases, previous results from the literature are obtained under less restrictive hypotheses. Applications are given to nonlinear approximation by rational functions, by exponential sums and by Chebyshev splines with free knots.