On L1-Approximation (Cambridge Tracts in Mathematics, Series Number 93)

This monograph discusses the qualitative linear theory of best L^T1-approximation from finite-dimensional subspaces. It presents a survey of recent research that extends "classical" results concerned with best-uniform approximation to the more general case. The work is organized to serve as a self-study guide or as a text for advanced courses. It begins with a basic introduction to the concepts of approximation theory before addressing 1- or 2-sided best approximations from finite-dimensional subspaces and approaches to the computation of these. At the end of each chapter is a series of exercises that give the reader an opportunity to test understanding and also contain some theoretical digressions and extensions of the text.

This monograph is concerned with the qualitative theory of best L1-approximation from finite-dimensional subspaces. It presents a survey of recent research that extends 'classical' results concerned with best uniform approximation to the L1 case. The work is organized in such a way as to be useful for self-study or as a text for advanced courses.