Is Fubini's Theorem Always Valid?

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In summary, the conversation discusses the validity of Fubini's theorem under certain conditions and the misconception that derivatives and integrals can always be interchanged. The speaker is unsure about the precise meaning and conditions of the theorem and the conversation concludes with the mention of a sufficient condition for the interchange of limits.
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I remember a teacher speaking that the fubini's theorem is valid under certain conditions. Implying that not is valid under others. I didn't understood exactly what this teacher was speaking, but the doubt remains still today. We know that ##\frac{\partial^2 f}{\partial y \partial x}## is always equal to ##\frac{\partial^2 f}{\partial x \partial y}##, unless that proofs the contrary. The same way, ##\int \int f\;dx dy## is unconditionally equals to ##\int \int f\;dy dx##?
 
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Neither of those are true in general. A commonly given sufficient condition is that limits can be interchanged if the convergence is uniform. That being many times the conditions are met.
 

What is Fubini's theorem?

Fubini's theorem is a mathematical theorem that allows for the integration of a multidimensional function by iterated integration. It states that the order of integration does not affect the outcome of the integration as long as the function is integrable.

Why is Fubini's theorem important?

Fubini's theorem is important because it simplifies the process of integrating multidimensional functions. It allows for the integration to be broken down into smaller, more manageable steps, making it easier to solve complex problems in mathematics, physics, and other fields.

What are the conditions for applying Fubini's theorem?

The function being integrated must be continuous and integrable over the given region. Additionally, the region of integration must be a rectangle in n-dimensional space.

What is the difference between Fubini's theorem and the Tonelli's theorem?

While both theorems allow for the integration of multidimensional functions, Fubini's theorem deals with iterated integration over a rectangular region, while Tonelli's theorem deals with integration over a more general measurable set.

Can Fubini's theorem be extended to higher dimensions?

Yes, Fubini's theorem can be extended to higher dimensions, such as four or more. However, the integration process becomes more complex and may require the use of other theorems, such as the Lebesgue's dominated convergence theorem.

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