Computer Science/Discrete Mathematics Seminar I

Extended VC-dimension and Radon Type Theorems for Unions of Convex Sets

We define and study an extension of the notion of the VC-dimension of a hypergraph and apply it to establish a Tverberg type theorem for unions of convex sets. We also prove a new Radon type theorem for unions of convex sets, settling an open problem posed by Kalai in the 1970s.

Joint work with Shakhar Smorodinsky.

Date & Time

March 23, 2026 | 11:00am – 12:00pm
Add to calendar 03/23/2026 11:00 03/23/2026 12:00 Computer Science/Discrete Mathematics Seminar I use-title Topic: Extended VC-dimension and Radon Type Theorems for Unions of Convex Sets Speakers: Noga Alon, Princeton University More: https://www.ias.edu/math/events/computer-sciencediscrete-mathematics-seminar-i-616 We define and study an extension of the notion of the VC-dimension of a hypergraph and apply it to establish a Tverberg type theorem for unions of convex sets. We also prove a new Radon type theorem for unions of convex sets, settling an open problem posed by Kalai in the 1970s. Joint work with Shakhar Smorodinsky. Simonyi Hall 101 and Remote Access a7a99c3d46944b65a08073518d638c23

Location

Simonyi Hall 101 and Remote Access

Speakers

Noga Alon, Princeton University