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algorithm for largest radius of a circle inside a given polygon
By kowalsk1, history, 7 years ago, In English

Does anyone know an algorithm to solve the following problem:

Given a sequence of points in the plane that represent a polygon (not necessarily convex), output the maximum possible radius of a circle that can fit inside this polygon.

It would be good if it was below O(n2), but any references are welcome. Thanks ahead.

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If it was convex, you could make inequalities of form Ax+By+Cr>=0. For non-convex you need something different.

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Binary search for R. if you choose R to be your radius check if size R circle fits inside.

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    You probably will need veronoi diagrams.

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    How do you determine in which point should be center of the circle?

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      All right, I already understand how. If somebody still curious — visit this article.

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In each vertex with reflex angle generate two new polygons without that vertex. Black is non-convex. Red and green are new polygons. And after having only convex ones get maximum of circles in each polygon. Algorithm at emaxx for convex.

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Btw, why did you not just google your question? I found answer for that in few minutes.

  1. Identical question on StackOverflow. There are few interesting answers, so I will not share single one.
  2. Research paper with different from suggested on StackOverflow approaches.
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