Lattice points : Convex region symm. about the origin

In summary, lattice points are points on a grid where both the x and y coordinates are integers, often represented by dots or circles on a graph. A convex region is a curved outward region on a graph where any two points can be connected by a straight line within the region. A lattice point is symmetric about the origin if it is equidistant from the origin in both the positive and negative directions on both the x and y axes. A convex region can have an odd number of lattice points as the number of points within the region is determined by the boundary, not the shape. Lattice points and convex regions are commonly used in scientific research and data analysis to represent and analyze data sets and patterns.
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Let R be a convex region symmetrical about the origin with area greater than 4. Show that R must contain a lattice point different from the origin.

This is the 2-D case of Minkowski's theorem, right ?

How about the n-dimensional version ?

The n-dimensional version is : Given a convex region R symmetrical to the origin in the n-dimensional space.

How to show that if R has volume greater than 2^n, then R contains a lattice point different from the origin ?
 
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Both look like weaker versions of the (2D and generalized) Minkowski convex body theorem.
 

What are lattice points?

Lattice points are points on a grid where both the x and y coordinates are integers. They are often represented by dots or circles on a graph.

What is a convex region?

A convex region is a region on a graph that is curved outward. This means that any two points within the region can be connected by a straight line that lies entirely within the region.

What does it mean for a lattice point to be symmetric about the origin?

A lattice point is symmetric about the origin if it is equidistant from the origin in both the positive and negative directions on both the x and y axes.

Can a convex region have an odd number of lattice points?

Yes, a convex region can have an odd number of lattice points. This is because the number of lattice points within a convex region is determined by the number of points on the boundary, not the shape of the region itself.

How are lattice points and convex regions used in science?

Lattice points and convex regions are often used in scientific research and data analysis to represent and analyze data sets. They can also be used in various mathematical and statistical models to study patterns and relationships within the data.

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