On the existence of solutions to equality constrained least-squares problems in infinite-dimensional Hilbert spaces. (Q1855810)

The least-squares problems with equality constraints \[ \min\| Tx-g\| , \text{ \;subject to }\| Sx-h\| =\min_{z\in X}\| Sz-h\| , \] for bounded linear operators with closed range in Hilbert spaces \(X, Y\) are considered. The author studies the problem of existence of solutions for all \(g, h \in Y\), based on results of \textit{R.~Bouldin} [Tôhoku Math. J., II. Ser. 25, 359-363 (1973; Zbl 0269.47002)]. Some necessary and sufficient conditions are given in terms of the angle between specified subspaces.