ON GENERALIZATIONS OF THE CONCEPT OF CONVEXITY

Abstract

ON GENERALIZATIONS OF THE CONCEPT OF CONVEXITY

Abstract

In this article, the concept of convexity is considered. Generalizations of this concept, that were examined by different authors, are briefly given. In this paper, a study of two forms of abstract convexity is undertaken: one of which is B-convexity which was defined and analyzed by W. Briec and C. Horvath, the other being B−1 -convexity which is introduced and examined by us.

Keywords

• Abstract convexity,B-convexity,B−1 -convexity

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