Optimization Hierarchies For Distance-Avoiding Sets In Compact Spaces

Journal Article (2026)
Author(s)

Bram Bekker (TU Delft - Discrete Mathematics and Optimization)

Olga Kuryatnikova (Erasmus School of Economics)

Fernando Mário de Oliveira Filho (TU Delft - Discrete Mathematics and Optimization)

Juan C. Vera (Tilburg University)

Research Group
Discrete Mathematics and Optimization
DOI related publication
https://doi.org/10.1090/tran/9578
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Publication Year
2026
Language
English
Research Group
Discrete Mathematics and Optimization
Issue number
1
Volume number
379
Pages (from-to)
33-70
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Abstract

Witsenhausen’s problem asks for the maximum fraction αn of the (n − 1)-dimensional unit sphere that can be covered by a measurable set containing no pairs of orthogonal points. The best upper bounds for αn are given by extensions of the Lovász theta number. In this paper, optimization hierarchies based on the Lovász theta number, like the Lasserre hierarchy, are extended to Witsenhausen’s problem and similar problems. These hierarchies are shown to converge and are used to compute the best upper bounds for αn in low dimensions.

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