L^∞ Norm
The L^∞ Norm, also known as the infinity norm or maximum norm, measures the size of a vector by identifying its largest component. For a vector x = (x_1, x_2, \ldots, x_n) , the L^∞ Norm is defined as ||x||_∞ = \max(|x_1|, |x_2|, \ldots, |x_n|) . This norm is particularly useful in various fields, including optimization and functional analysis, as it provides a straightforward way to assess the maximum deviation in a set of values.
In practical terms, the L^∞ Norm helps in comparing different vectors by focusing on their most significant element. For example, if you have two vectors, one representing temperatures in different cities and another representing sales figures, the L^∞ Norm allows you to quickly identify which city had the highest temperature or which product had the highest sales. This characteristic