What is Union: Definition and 229 Discussions

The UNION of European Practitioners in Intellectual Property, or UNION-IP, is a European association of practitioners in the field of intellectual property. It was founded in 1961 under the name was "UNION of European Patent Attorneys".

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  1. PhysicsRock

    Binary operation on equivalence classes

    So, my approach and solution are as follows: $$ [x * y] = \{ z \in M : z \sim (x * y) \} $$ Since we know that ##a * b \sim a^{\prime} * b^{\prime}## we can rewrite ##z## as ## x^{\prime} * y^{\prime} ##. Plugging this in yields: $$ [x * y] = \{ x^{\prime}, y^{\prime} \in M : x^{\prime} *...
  2. S

    I Union of Prime Numbers & Non-Powers of Integers: Usage & Contexts

    Is there a name for the union of {prime numbers} and {integers that are not powers of integers}? For example, we would include 2, 3, 5, 7, 11... And also 6, 10, 12... But we exclude 2^n, 3^n, ... and 6^n , 10^n , etc. What are some interesting contexts where this set crops up?
  3. dlgoff

    State of the Union Address by Biden

    I'm watching Biden State of the Union Address and the part I like best so far is his intention of raising Pell Grants.
  4. B

    MHB Proof of a set union and intersection

    Hello! Lately, I've been struggling with this assignment. (angle brackets represent closed interval) I figured out that: a) union = R intersection = {0} b) union = (0, 2) intersection = {1} I asked my prof about this and she explained to me that it should be shown that if a set is an...
  5. A

    Lex and Yacc declared type -- Getting an error

    in .y code: %union{ int ival; int *ivals; char id[20]; char *str; bool *b; } %start START %token COMMENT OP_PLUS OP_MINUS OP_DIV OP_MULT OP_OP OP_CP OP_DBLMULT OP_OC OP_CC OP_COMMA KW_AND KW_OR KW_NOT KW_EQUAL KW_LESS KW_NIL KW_LIST KW_APPEND KW_CONCAT KW_SET KW_DEFFUN...
  6. docnet

    A proof that a union of compact spaces is compact

    Prove that if ##X## is a topological space, and ##S_i \subset X## is a finite collection of compact subspaces, then their union ##S_1 \cup \cdots \cup S_n## is also compact. ##S_i \subset X## is compact ##\therefore \forall S_i, \exists## a finite open cover ##\mathcal J_i=\{U_j\}_{j\in...
  7. M

    MHB Proving Topology in X: A Look at Union & Intersection

    Hey! :giggle: We consider the set $X=\mathbb{R}\cup \{\star\}$, i.e. $X$ consists of $\mathbb{R}$ and an additional point $\star$. We say that $U\subset X$ is open if: (a) For each point $x\in U\cap \mathbb{R}$ there exists an $\epsilon>0$ such that $(x-\epsilon, x+\epsilon)\subset U$...
  8. M

    MHB Set of 2-dimensional orthogonal matrices equal to an union of sets

    Hey! :giggle: The set of $2$-dimensional orthogonal matrices is given by $$O(2, \mathbb{R})=\{a\in \mathbb{R}^{2\times 2}\mid a^ta=u_2\}$$ Show the following: (a) $O(2, \mathbb{R})=D\cup S$ and $D\cap S=\emptyset$. It holds that $D=\{d_{\alpha}\mid \alpha\in \mathbb{R}\}$ and...
  9. B

    I Proving Probability of Union with Indicator Variables in Three Events

    "Prove Theorem 7.1 about the probability of a union, using the 12.3 proof (see section 12.2) that involves indicator variables. Do not write the proof in full generality, only for three events. You should not use the product notation; you should write out all factors of the product." I'm taking...
  10. AN630078

    Probability Questions: Union, Intersection and Combinations

    Question 1: a) T' is the complementary event of T Therefore, T'=1-T In set T = {3,6,9,12} P(T)=4/12 =1/3 P(T')=1-1/3=2/3 b) The addition rule states; P(A ∪ B)=P(A)+P(B)-P(A⋂B) Therefore, P(S ∪ E) = P(S)+P(E)-P(S⋂E) S={1,4,9} P(S)=3/12=1/4 E={2,4,6,8,10,12} P(E)=6/12=1/2 (S⋂E)={4} P(S⋂E)=1/12...
  11. C

    Union of sets and indexed sets question from Vellerman

    Homework Statement:: x Relevant Equations:: x I stumbled upon the following example in the book - " How to prove it, A structured approach " ( 2nd edition) , Vellerman. Homework Statement:: He then asks to describe the set: ## \bigcup_{s \in S} L_{s} \, \backslash \, \bigcup_{s \in S}...
  12. G

    MHB The Union of Two Open Sets is Open

    Let x ∈ A1 ∪ A2 then x ∈ A1 or x ∈ A2 If x ∈ A1, as A1 is open, there exists an r > 0 such that B(x,r) ⊂ A1⊂ A1 ∪ A2 and thus B(x,r) is an open set. Therefore A1 ∪ A2 is an open set. How does this prove that A1 ∪ A2 is an open set. It just proved that A1 ∪ A2 contains an open set; not that...
  13. F

    Infinite union of sigma algebras

    For all ##n\in\mathbb{N}## we have ##\emptyset \in A_n##. Hence, ##\emptyset \in \mathcal{A}_\infty##. Let ##A \in \mathcal{A}_\infty##. Then ##A \in A_k## for some ##k\in\mathbb{N}##. So ##A^c \in A_k##. Hence, ##A^c \in \mathcal{A}_\infty##. Thus, ##\mathcal{A}_\infty## is closed under...
  14. S

    Plumbing PEX compatible ground union?

    Is there a "ground union" type of fitting that can be installed in PEX lines without requiring additional adapters that screw into the fitting? I need to plumb a whole house sediment filter. Ideally, I like a union fitting that was PEX on one end and threaded on the other. This would allow...
  15. U

    I Missing(?) rigor in proof involving countable union of countable sets

    My question concerns the portion of the proof stating, “...we set up a correspondence between the elements of U(A_n), for n in N, and a subset of S by making the element a correspond to (m, n) if A_m is the first set in which a appears, and a is the nth element of A_m.” In particular, I am...
  16. R

    Union of Events: A,B,C... - 65 Characters

    Homework Statement Definition: A union of events A,B,C, . . . is an event consisting of all the outcomes in all these events. It occurs if any of A,B,C, . . . occurs, and therefore, corresponds to the word “or”: A or B or C or ... (Figure 2.1a). Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution I'm...
  17. Mr Davis 97

    Infinite union of closed sets is not closed

    Homework Statement Show that it is not necessarily true that the infinite union of closed sets is closed Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution From intuition, I came up with the following counter-example: ##\displaystyle \bigcup_{n=2}^{\infty} \left[ \frac{1}{n}, \frac{n}{n+1} \right] =...
  18. S

    The union of three subspaces of V is a subspace of V

    Homework Statement This is the exact phrasing form Linear Algebra Done Right by Axler: Prove that the union of three subspaces of V is a subspace of V if and only if one of the subspaces contains the other two. [This exercise is surprisingly harder than the previous exercise, possibly because...
  19. Mr Davis 97

    Finding a closed form expression for an infinite union

    Homework Statement Show that ##\displaystyle \bigcup_{n=2}^\infty \left[ \frac{1}{n} , \frac{n}{n+1} \right] = (0,1)##. Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution I'm not sure how to show this rigorously. It is sufficient to note that ##\lim_{n\to\infty} \frac{1}{n} = 0## and that...
  20. Mr Davis 97

    I Showing that the union of conjugates is less than |G|

    Here is a problem statement: Let ##H## be a proper subgroup of a finite group ##G##. Prove that the union of the conjugates of ##H## is not all of ##G##. I have proven this statement by considering the action of ##G## on ##\mathcal{P}(G)##. But this leads me to wonder: In the problem statement...
  21. Mr Davis 97

    Show that union of ascending chain of subgroups is subgroup

    Homework Statement Let ##H_1 \le H_2 \le \cdots## be an ascending chain of subgroups of ##G##. Prove that ##H = \bigcup\limits_{i=1}^{\infty} H_{i}## is a subgroup of ##G##. Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution Certainly ##H## is nonempty, since each subgroup ##H_i## has at least the...
  22. C

    MHB Find P(Q') B) P(Q union R) C) P(R')

    I have this problem with understanding this specific notation could someone explain this notation & figure out how to solve this problem!? Suppose P(Q)=5/31 , P(R)= 7/31 , P(Q intersect R)=3/31 Find the value of: A) P(Q') B) P(Q union R) C) P(R')
  23. bornofflame

    [Linear Algebra] Show that H ∩ K is a subspace of V

    Homework Statement From Linear Algebra and Its Applications, 5th Edition, David Lay Chapter 4, Section 1, Question 32 Let H and K be subspaces of a vector space V. The intersection of H and K is the set of v in V that belong to both H and K. Show that H ∩ K is a subspace of V. (See figure.)...
  24. E

    MHB How can I calculate the union of two rotated rectangles using an algorithm?

    I'm trying to write an algorithm that will take in, as parameters, two rectangles R1 and R2 and calculate their union. R1 and R2 may be in rotated (independently), one may be completely inside the other, or they may not be overlapping at all. Example(Image): The algorithm I wrote currently...
  25. T

    MHB Union & Set Rules - Learn the Basics Now!

    I am going over some of my notes, and I cannot understand unions, here is the selection I am having trouble with How does the union of four different sets equal just one of the sets? Should the union of 4 sets be the four different sets instead of one. I am missing something fundamental to...
  26. Math Amateur

    MHB Axioms of Set Theory .... and the Union of Two Sets ....

    I am reading "Introduction to Set Theory" (Third Edition, Revised and Expanded) by Karel Hrbacek and Thomas Jech (H&J) ... ... I am currently focused on Chapter 1: Sets and, in particular on Section 3: The Axioms where Hrbacek and Jech set up an axiomatic systems (which they do NOT call ZFC ...
  27. B

    Union of Prime Ideals Contains an Ideal

    Homework Statement Let ##R## be a commutative ring with identity and suppose that ##A## is an ideal in ##R## contained in the finite union of prime ideals ##P_1 \cup \cdots \cup P_n##. Show that ##A \subseteq P_i## for some ##i##. Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution The base case...
  28. T

    I I would simply like to know how to get 2^k.

    The complete graph K_n can be expressed as the union of k bipartite graphs iff n≤2^k I would simply like to know how to get 2^k.
  29. T

    I The largest n such that K_n can be expressed as the union of

    there's a proof provided, but i want to know the intuition as to why it is 2^k.
  30. G

    Group is a union of proper subgroups iff. it is non-cyclic

    Homework Statement Prove that a finite group is the union of proper subgroups if and only if the group is not cyclic. Homework Equations None The Attempt at a Solution [/B] " => " If the group, call it G, is a union of proper subgroups, then, for every subgroup, there is at least one...
  31. J

    Find the Union of Intervals: A_n

    Homework Statement Let ##A_n = (n − 1, n + 1)##, for all natural numbers n. Find, with proof, ##∪_{n≥1}A_n## Homework Equations What does that last statement mean? Union for n greater than or equal to one times the interval? The Attempt at a Solution I can't understand the question.
  32. pellman

    I How does a disjoint union differ from a set of sets?

    Given an indexed collection of sets A_x the disjoint union of these sets can be thought of as the ordinary union of the sets \{ x \} \times A_x for all x. That is, it is the set of all pairs (x, a) where a \in A_x. (Correct me at this point if my understanding of disjoint union is wrong.)...
  33. C

    Countable union of Jordan sets is not always Jordan measurable

    Homework Statement Show that the countable union or countable intersection of Jordan measurable sets need not be Jordan measurable, even when bounded. The Attempt at a Solution For countable intersection, I think the rationals from 0 to 1 will work, each rational have jordan measure zero...
  34. arupel

    I Intersection & union of closed and open sets?

    I am a little confused here: a) The number 2 which is at the beginng of one set is closed. The number 2 is open at the beginning of the other set. b) The number 2 is closed of the beginning of a set which goes to infinity. The other set begins at 0 and goes to infinity (2 is an...
  35. F

    MHB Re: Union and Intersection of Sets

    Re: Union and Intersection of Sets Hi, Please I need a help regarding Union of sets can anybody solve this A={1,2,3} and B={{1,2},3} then what is A Union B and A Intersect B Thanks
  36. P

    MHB Prove A minus B Intersect C Equals A minus B Union A minus C

    Prove that a-(b∩ c)=(a-b)u(a-c)
  37. B

    Union Homework: Prove f(E U F)=f(E) U f(F)

    Homework Statement Show that if ##f: A \rightarrow B## and ##E,F \subseteq A##, then ##f(E \cup F) = f(E) \cup f(F)##, and ##f(E \cap F) \subseteq f(E) \cap f(F)##. Homework Equations ##f(E) := \{f(x)~|~ x \in E \}##. The Attempt at a Solution Okay, showing ##f(E \cup F) \subseteq f(E) \cup...
  38. TyroneTheDino

    Arbitrary Union of Sets Question

    Homework Statement For each ##n \in \mathbb{N}##, let ##A_{n}=\left\{n\right\}##. What are ##\bigcup_{n\in\mathbb{N}}A_{n}## and ##\bigcap_{n\in\mathbb{N}}A_{n}##. Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I know that this involves natural numbers some how, I am just confused on a...
  39. A

    Axiom of Pair and Axiom of Union?

    So I've been learning Set Theory by myself through Jech and Hrabeck textbook, and I'm having trouble understanding some axioms. 1. Homework Statement What exactly is the difference between the axiom of pair and axiom of union? From what I understood, the axiom of pair tells us that there is a...
  40. R

    The union of any collection of closed sets is closed?

    I don't see how this is the case. Let ao and bo be members of [A,B] with ao<bo. Let {ai} be a strictly decreasing sequence, with each ai>A and {bi} be a strictly increasing sequencing with each bi<B. Let the limits of the two sequences be A and B, respectively. Then define Ii = [ai,bi]. It seems...
  41. G

    MHB What does the union of an infinite sequence of intervals converge to?

    What's the meaning of \displaystyle \bigcup_{n=1}^{\infty} [5^{-n}, n]?
  42. Z

    How many elements does the set A union B have?

    Homework Statement A and B are both spans. A = span(a1,a2,a3) B = span(b1,b2) Then how many elements would AUB have? Homework Equations N/A The Attempt at a Solution [/B] I'm almost certain the answer is 2, with the two elements being span(a1,a2,a3) and span(b1,b2) but I'm unsure as to...
  43. Samuel Williams

    Inclusion-Exclusion principle problem

    Use inclusion-exclusion to find the number of ways to arrange the six numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 such that either 1 is immediately followed by 2, or 3 is immediately followed by 4, or 5 is immediately followed by 6. I believe that this can be solved using unions. By setting the sets to be the...
  44. Rasalhague

    Proving that Every Closed Set in Separable Metric Space is Union of Perfect and Countable Set

    Homework Statement Prove that every closed set in a separable metric space is the union of a (possibly empty) perfect set and a set which is at most countable. (Rudin: Principles of Mathematical Analysis, 2nd ed.) Homework Equations Every separable metric space has a countable base. The...
  45. P

    Proof concerning the union of a finite collection of events

    Homework Statement Prove that[/B] P(\cup_{i=1}^n E_i) \geq \max_i P(E_i) (1) for n≥1 Homework Equations I know that P(\cup_{i=1}^n E_i) \leq \sum_{i=1}^n P(E_i). The Attempt at a Solution I know when n=1, trivially P(E_1) \geq \max_1 P(E_1) =P(E_1). So I was hoping I could use induction to...
  46. can12345

    Pressure Loss in Transmission Line: Analyzing Reducing Union, Filter & L Pipe

    Homework Statement I would like to define pressure loses through transmission line to the transducer. In transmission line I have a reducing union, filter and L pipe. How I can find this differences? In case of frequency my reducing union reduce pipe diameter 6 mm to 3 mm how i can determine...
  47. S

    DeMorgan's Law extended to Union AND Intersection

    Hello. We all know that DeMorgan's Law is as follows: (A∪B)' = A'∩B' and (A∩B)' = A'∪B' where ' refers to the complement of a set and A and B are both sets. We also know that this can be extended to more than two terms. My question is whether or not the following is true: (A∩B∪C)' = A'∪B'∩C'...
  48. evinda

    MHB Complexity of Union Algorithm

    Hello! We have a directed graph G=(V,E) ,at which each edge (u, v) \in E has a relative value r(u, v) \in R and 0 \leq r(u, v) \leq 1, that repsesents the reliability , at a communication channel, from the vertex u to the vertex v. Consider as r(u, v) the probability that the chanel from u to...
  49. A

    Union of increasing sigma-algebras is not sigma-algebra

    I am working on a problem like this: Suppose ##\mathscr A_1 \subset \mathscr A_2 \subset \ldots## are sigma-algebras consisting of subsets of a set ##X##. Give an example that ##\bigcup_{i=1}^{\infty} \mathscr A_i## is not sigma-algebra. I was told to work along finite sigma-algebras on...
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