On the Krein–Milman–Ky Fan theorem for convex compact metrizable sets

Abstract

We extend the extension by Ky Fan of the Krein–Milman theorem. The $\Phi$-extreme points of a $\Phi$-convex compact metrizable space are replaced by the $\Phi$-exposed points in the statement of Ky Fan theorem. Our main results are based on new variational principles which are of independent interest. Several applications will be given.