Abstract
In this paper, a second-order characterisation of η-convex C1,1 functions is derived in a Hilbert space using a generalised second-order directional derivative. Using this result it is then shown that every C1,1 function is locally weakly convex, that is, every C1,1 real-valued function f can be represented as f(cursive greek chi) = h(cursive greek chi) - η ∥cursive greek chi∥2 on a neighbourhood of cursive greek chi where h is a convex function and η > 0. Moreover, a characterisation of the generalised second-order directional derivative for max functions is given.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 21-32 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Bulletin of the Australian Mathematical Society |
Volume | 53 |
Issue number | 1 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Feb 1996 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Mathematics