K-divisibility constants for some special couples

Abstract

We prove new estimates of the $K$-divisibility constants for some special Banach couples. In particular, we prove that the $K$-divisibility constant for a couple of the form $(U\oplus V,U)$ where $U$ and $V$ are non-trivial Hilbert spaces equals $2/\sqrt{3}$. We also prove estimates for the $K$-divisibility constant of the two-dimensional version of the couple $(L_2,L_{\infty })$, proving in particular that this couple is not exactly $K$-divisible. There are also several auxiliary results, including some estimates for relative Calderón constants for finite dimensional couples.