The rate of convergence for the cyclic projections algorithm. I: Angles between convex sets (Q855483)

This paper continues the authors' investigation of the rate of convergence of cyclic projection algorithm. The rate of convergence depends on a definition of the angle between convex sets. The rate is related to the cosines of these angles. In particular, it is important to know when the cosine is less than 1. This paper shows when the angle can be expressed in terms of the norms of composites of best approximation operators (nonlinear) onto the convex sets. Conditions are given that assure the cosine of the angle is less than 1. [For Part II, cf. the authors, ibid. 142, No. 1, 56--82 (2006; Zbl 1109.41017).]