Geometric realization of \(\gamma \)-vectors of subdivided cross polytopes (Q2188833)

Summary: For any flag simplicial complex \(\Theta\) obtained by stellar subdividing the boundary of the cross polytope in edges, we define a flag simplicial complex \(\Delta(\Theta)\) whose \(f\)-vector is the \(\gamma\)-vector of \(\Theta\). This proves that the \(\gamma\)-vector of any such simplicial complex is the face vector of a flag simplicial complex, partially solving a conjecture by \textit{E. Nevo} and \textit{T. K. Petersen} [Discrete Comput. Geom. 45, No. 3, 503--521 (2011; Zbl 1231.52009)]. As a corollary we obtain that such simplicial complexes satisfy the Frankl-Füredi-Kalai inequalities.