geometry-topology / Combinatorial Geometry

Erdős Problem #654

If $n$ planar points have no four concyclic, must some point determine $(1 - o(1))n$ distinct distances? Failing that, can one always force more than $(1/3 + c)n$?

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geometry-topologyFeb 1, 2026Significance 10/100Registry: expert verified

Erdős Problem #654

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the strongest form is disproved via configurations where every point sees at most about 3n/4 distinct distances; the weaker improvement remains open

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If $n$ planar points have no four concyclic, must some point determine $(1 - o(1))n$ distinct distances? Failing that, can one always force more than $(1/3 + c)n$?

the strongest form is disproved via configurations where every point sees at most about 3n/4 distinct distances; the weaker improvement remains open

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