Given a set Ω with a σ-field F defined on it. Let B be a...
Frederick Kramer
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2022-07-08
Given a set with a -field F defined on it. Let B be a subset of and define . Call this . The claim is that this collection of sets is a -field and hence (B, ) is a measurable space. I don't see why is a -field just because it is a subset of one. Any insight appreciated
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Brendan Bush
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2022-07-09Added 14 answers
Suggested proof. (Axioms are -algebra axioms.) Notation different from question. Let () be
To prove the claim it is a -algebra on we need to show: (i) (ii) in . (iii) satisfies -additivity. Proof of (i): We know that is in by Axiom (1). Therefore, by (), . But , hence . Proof of (ii): (de Morgan). Now and are in by Axiom (2) and their union is in by Axiom (3). Hence, by () . But , and which is in by (i). Proof of (iii): Let . We want to show that