Find Norm on R2 with ||(0,1)||=1=||(1,0)|| & ||(1,1)||=0.000001

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The discussion focuses on finding a norm on R² such that ||(0,1)||=1=||(1,0)|| and ||(1,1)||=0.000001. The solution involves defining the norm as ||(a,b)|| = A |a+b| + B |a-b|, leading to the equations A+B=1 and 2A=0.000001. The values A=0.0000005 and B=0.9999995 satisfy the conditions. Additionally, a p-norm can be utilized, where ||(a,b)|| = (a^p + b^p)^(1/p) for p ≥ 1, allowing for further exploration of p to meet the ||(1,1)|| requirement.

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Homework Statement


find a norm on R2 for which||(0,1)||=1=||(1,0)|| but ||(1,1)||=0.000001




Homework Equations


hints: ||(a,b)|| = A |a+b|+B|a-b


The Attempt at a Solution


by the hints i have A+B=1 and 2A=0.000001
then solved the equations system i get A=0.0000005 B=1-A=0.9999995 then ||(a,b)|| = 0.000001|a+b|+0.9999995 |a-b|

is it the answers?
 
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cummings12332 said:

Homework Statement


find a norm on R2 for which||(0,1)||=1=||(1,0)|| but ||(1,1)||=0.000001




Homework Equations


hints: ||(a,b)|| = A |a+b|+B|a-b


The Attempt at a Solution


by the hints i have A+B=1 and 2A=0.000001
then solved the equations system i get A=0.0000005 B=1-A=0.9999995 then ||(a,b)|| = 0.000001|a+b|+0.9999995 |a-b|

is it the answers?
Yes, these values satisfy the given conditions.
 
Another solution would be to use a p-norm:
[tex]||(a,b)|| = (a^p + b^p)^{1/p}[/tex]
with [itex]p \geq 1[/itex]. This will satisfy [itex]||(1,0)|| = ||(0,1)|| = 1[/itex] for any [itex]p[/itex], so all you have to do is solve for the [itex]p[/itex] which gives the desired result for [itex]||(1,1)||[/itex].
 

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