We discuss some key results from convex analysis in the setting of topological groups and monoids. These include separation theorems, Krein-Milman type theorems, and minimax theorems

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Ohad Giladi

CARMA, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia

ohad.giladi@newcastle.edu.au
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J. M. Borwein, O. Giladi. “Some Remarks on Convex Analysis in Topological Groups.” Journal of Convex Analysis 23 (2016), No. 2, 313–332. https://doi.org/10.68381/jca23012