Lattice points in vector-dilated polytopes

MaRDI QIDQ6232620zbMATH OpenFDO

Authors Martin Henk, Eva Linke

Publication date 27 April 2012

Mathematics Subject Classification ID

Lattices and convex bodies (number-theoretic aspects) (11H06) Lattice points in specified regions (11P21) Lattices and convex bodies in (n) dimensions (aspects of discrete geometry) (52C07)

Abstract: For $Ainmathbb{Z}^{mimesn}$ we investigate the behaviour of the number of lattice points in $P_A(b)=xinmathbb{R}^n:Axleqb$, depending on the varying vector $b$. It is known that this number, restricted to a cone of constant combinatorial type of $P_A(b)$, is a quasi-polynomial function if b is an integral vector. We extend this result to rational vectors $b$ and show that the coefficients themselves are piecewise-defined polynomials. To this end, we use a theorem of McMullen on lattice points in Minkowski-sums of rational dilates of rational polytopes and take a closer look at the coefficients appearing there.

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