Rotation of a simplex within another one

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Authors: Shuzo Izumi
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Abstract

We are interested in the naive problem whether we can move a solid object in a solid box or not. We may restrict the movement to rotation. In the case we can rotate, the centre and the ``direction'' of rotation may be restricted. Simplifying, we consider possibility of rotation of a polytope within another one of the same dimension and give a criterion for the possibility. Consider the particular case of simplices of the same dimension assuming that the vertices of the inner simplex are contained in different facets of the outer one. Premising further that simplices are even dimensional, rotation is possible in a very general situation. However, in dimension 3, the possible case is not not general. Even in these elementary phenomena, the parity of the dimension seems to yield difference.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Advanced Combinatorial Mathematics Point processes and geometric inequalities Mathematics and Applications

Publication details

Journal / source
arXiv (Cornell University)
Publication date
12 January 2026
Document type
Preprint