The Unique Midpoint Property in Ultrametric Spaces

In this paper, we investigate ultrametric spaces that satisfy the Unique Midpoint Property (UMP), a condition where every pair of distinct points has a unique midpoint equidistant from both. By analyzing the interaction between the strong triangle inequality of ultrametric spaces and the requirements of the UMP, we derive fundamental constraints on the structure of such spaces. In particular, we prove that in any ultrametric space with the UMP, the distance between any two distinct points equals the distance from each to their unique midpoint. Our main result shows that any ultrametric space satisfying the UMP must be trivial in structure it can only consist of either a single point or exactly three points.

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Journal of Innovative Science and Engineering (JISE)
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2025-08-20
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https://doi.org/10.38088/jise.1644123
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advanced mathematical theories
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The Unique Midpoint Property in Ultrametric Spaces

Mehmet Vural
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advanced mathematical theories
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The Unique Midpoint Property in Ultrametric Spaces

Mehmet Vural
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Abstract

In this paper, we investigate ultrametric spaces that satisfy the Unique Midpoint Property (UMP), a condition where every pair of distinct points has a unique midpoint equidistant from both. By analyzing the interaction between the strong triangle inequality of ultrametric spaces and the requirements of the UMP, we derive fundamental constraints on the structure of such spaces. In particular, we prove that in any ultrametric space with the UMP, the distance between any two distinct points equals the distance from each to their unique midpoint. Our main result shows that any ultrametric space satisfying the UMP must be trivial in structure it can only consist of either a single point or exactly three points.

Journal of Innovative Science and Engineering (JISE)Vol. 9(2)
Mustafa Kemal University (TR)
Openalex Percentile: Top 70%
advanced mathematical theories
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