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METRIC PROBLEMS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS IN
MULTIDIMENSIONAL EUCLIDEAN SPACE
Oxundadayeva Mohizoda Vahobjon qizi
NamSU, Faculty of Physics and Mathematics
1st-cource student of Mathematics
Dilnoza Xaytmirzayevna Maxmudova
Supervisor:
NamSU, Senior lecturer, Department of Mathematics
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15285550
Annotation:
This article investigates classical and modern metric problems
within the framework of multidimensional Euclidean space
𝑅
𝑛
. It explores key
mathematical tools such as Euclidean distance, inner products, orthogonal
projections, and optimization techniques. Theoretical constructs are connected
to practical applications in data science, robotics, and computer vision, where
metric computations are essential for decision-making and geometric analysis.
The paper highlights both the analytical foundations and computational aspects
of metric problems and discusses the impact of dimensionality on geometric
intuition and algorithmic efficiency.
Keywords:
Metric problems; Euclidean space; distance function; inner
product; multidimensional geometry; optimization; projections; clustering; high-
dimensional data; geometric analysis.
Introduction
Metric problems in geometry pertain to the quantitative analysis of spatial
relationships between points, lines, planes, and other geometric objects. In the
context of multidimensional Euclidean spaces
𝑅
𝑛
, these problems involve the
study of distances, angles, projections, and orthogonality, using the Euclidean
metric as a fundamental tool. Such spaces, endowed with the standard inner
product, provide a rich structure for analyzing geometric configurations and
solving optimization problems.
The generalization of classical metric problems to higher dimensions has
become increasingly important in fields such as machine learning, computer
graphics, data analysis, robotics, and computational geometry. Applications
range from calculating distances in high-dimensional feature spaces to solving
nearest-neighbor problems and defining clusters or decision boundaries.
This study explores key metric problems in
𝑅
𝑛
, including the determination
of distances between geometric entities, the computation of angles, and the
minimization of metric functions. It then highlights the practical applications of
these problems in modern multidimensional data environments.
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Methodology
This article adopts a theoretical and computational approach to studying
metric problems in
𝑅
𝑛
. The central constructs include:
Euclidean metric
In
𝑅
𝑛
, the distance between two points
𝑥 = (𝑥
1
, … , 𝑥
𝑛
) and 𝑦 = (𝑦
1
, … , 𝑦
𝑛
)
is defined as:
𝑑(𝑥, 𝑦) = √∑(𝑥
𝑖
− 𝑦
𝑖
)
2
𝑛
𝑖=1
.
Distance from a point to a subspace
Let
𝑥 ∈ 𝑅
𝑛
and let 𝑊 ⊂ 𝑅
𝑛
be a subspace spanned by vectors
𝑤
1
, … , 𝑤
𝑘
.
The orthogonal projection
π
𝑊
(𝑥) minimizes ∥ 𝑥 − 𝑦 ∥ 𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑦 ∈ 𝑊
. The
distance from
𝑥 to 𝑊
is given by:
dist
(𝑥, 𝑊) =∥ 𝑥 − π
𝑊
(𝑥) ∥.
Angle between vectors
The angle
𝜃 between non − zero vectors 𝑢, 𝑣 ∈ 𝑅
𝑛
:
cos θ =
⟨𝑢, 𝑣⟩
∥ 𝑢 ∥⋅∥ 𝑣 ∥
,
where ⟨⋅,⋅⟩
denotes the standard inner product.
Optimization of metric functions
Metric optimization includes finding closest or farthest points, computing
centroids (e.g., arithmetic mean), and minimizing functions such as:
𝑓(𝑥) = ∑ |𝑥
𝑚
𝑖=1
− 𝑎
𝑖
|
2
,
which arises in least squares and clustering problems.
Computational tools
Symbolic and numerical methods are employed to derive closed-form
solutions where applicable and to approximate solutions in high dimensions
using computational software (e.g., MATLAB, Python with NumPy/SciPy).
Results
Analytical results
The shortest distance between a point and a line (or hyperplane) in
𝑅
𝑛
can
be explicitly computed using orthogonal projections.
The solution to the metric optimization problem
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𝑥
∑ ∥ 𝑥
𝑚
𝑖=1
− 𝑎
𝑖
∥
2
is:
𝑥
∗
=
1
𝑚
∑ 𝑎
𝑖
𝑚
𝑖=1
,
which defines the centroid of a point cloud.
Geometric applications
In dimensionality reduction (e.g., PCA), distances and angles are preserved
as much as possible during projection onto lower-dimensional subspaces.
Clustering algorithms such as k-means rely heavily on Euclidean distances
to partition data into metric-based regions.
Collision detection in robotics uses distance functions between high-
dimensional configurations to ensure safe trajectories.
Discussion
The generalization of classical metric problems to Rn\mathbb{R}^nRn
provides a robust mathematical framework for solving real-world problems
involving high-dimensional data and geometric reasoning. The Euclidean norm
and inner product remain indispensable tools for quantifying similarity,
proximity, and orthogonality in machine learning algorithms, including support
vector machines (SVMs) and neural networks.
The intrinsic linearity of Euclidean space allows for the application of
matrix techniques, such as singular value decomposition (SVD), for solving
metric optimization problems efficiently. Moreover, convexity properties ensure
the existence and uniqueness of many solutions, such as in the case of least-
squares minimization.
However, challenges arise in very high-dimensional spaces
(𝑛 ≫ 1),
where
the curse of dimensionality may distort metric intuitions — distances between
all points tend to converge, and volume concentrates near the boundary of high-
dimensional balls. These issues are mitigated using manifold learning and
dimensionality reduction techniques that approximate local Euclidean behavior.
Overall, metric problems in
𝑅
𝑛
are not only fundamental in theoretical
mathematics but are also central to contemporary applications in computational
science and engineering.
Conclusion
Metric problems are fundamental to the geometric analysis of
multidimensional Euclidean spaces, serving as the cornerstone for a wide range
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of applications across mathematics, computer science, and engineering. Through
the framework of distances, projections, and optimization, these problems
provide a comprehensive toolkit for modeling complex structures, computing
solutions to high-dimensional challenges, and making inferences from large-
scale data sets. By formalizing concepts such as distance functions, inner
products, and orthogonal projections, metric problems enable precise
descriptions of geometric relationships, both locally and globally, within
Euclidean spaces.
As data continues to grow in complexity, volume, and dimensionality, the
classical principles of Euclidean geometry become increasingly critical in
understanding the intrinsic properties of high-dimensional spaces.
Dimensionality reduction techniques, such as Principal Component Analysis
(PCA) and t-SNE, rely on metric problems to preserve geometric structure while
mapping complex data to lower-dimensional spaces. Similarly, clustering
algorithms like k-means and hierarchical clustering depend heavily on the
computation of distances between data points to group similar entities in
multidimensional feature spaces.
Moreover, as the curse of dimensionality becomes more prominent,
understanding how distances behave in high-dimensional settings is crucial for
developing more efficient algorithms and data structures. Metric-based
approaches, especially those leveraging non-Euclidean geometries and advanced
optimization methods, are paving the way for breakthroughs in areas like
machine learning, computer vision, and robotics. In these fields, accurately
capturing and utilizing geometric relationships in data enables pattern
recognition, predictive modeling, and automated decision-making.
In conclusion, metric problems in multidimensional Euclidean spaces do
not only represent abstract theoretical constructs but also play a central role in
the practical challenges of modern science and technology. Their continued
evolution and application are indispensable for bridging the gap between
abstract mathematical theory and real-world computational problems, thus
advancing the capabilities of intelligent systems and driving progress in fields
ranging from data analysis to robotic design and beyond.
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