The minimum enclosing ball problem is a fundamental mathematical problem that involves determining the smallest possible sphere that can encompass a given bounded set in d-dimensional Euclidean space. This problem has significant applications in various fields of science and technology, and as such, it has motivated the study of related problems as well.
In this article, the authors provide a theoretical foundation for the minimum enclosing ball problem. They present a framework based on enclosing (covering) and partitioning (clustering) theorems, which serve as the backbone for understanding and solving this problem. These theorems not only provide bounds for the circumradius, inradius, diameter, and width of a set but also establish relationships between these parameters.
By leveraging these enclosing and partitioning theorems, researchers can not only solve the minimum enclosing ball problem but also extend their findings to other spaces and non-Euclidean geometries. This opens up possibilities for further generalizations and applications in various domains.
The theoretical foundation presented in this article lays the groundwork for tackling complex real-world problems that involve determining the minimum enclosing ball. By understanding the relationships between different parameters and utilizing these theorems, researchers can optimize resource allocation, design efficient routing protocols, or even solve geometric optimization problems in computer graphics or robotics.