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Optimal Vector Balancing for Zonotopes

For every zonotope $Z \subset \mathbb{R}^d$ and vectors $v_1,\ldots,v_n \in Z$, there are signs with $\sum_i x_i v_i \in C\sqrt{d}\,Z$ for a universal constant $C$. This resolves a 2002 conjecture on vector balancing in zonotopes.

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probability-statisticsMay 22, 2026Significance 20/100Registry: unreviewed

Optimal Vector Balancing for Zonotopes

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For every zonotope $Z \subset \mathbb{R}^d$ and vectors $v_1,\ldots,v_n \in Z$, there are signs with $\sum_i x_i v_i \in C\sqrt{d}\,Z$ for a universal constant $C$. This resolves a 2002 conjecture on vector balancing in zonotopes.

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For every zonotope $Z \subset \mathbb{R}^d$ and vectors $v_1,\ldots,v_n \in Z$, there are signs with $\sum_i x_i v_i \in C\sqrt{d}\,Z$ for a universal constant $C$. This resolves a 2002 conjecture on vector balancing in zonotopes.

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