Is A_epsilon Non-Empty and Measurable in Lebesgue's Theory?

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The discussion revolves around the properties of the set \( A_{\epsilon} \) defined in the context of Lebesgue's measure theory, specifically addressing whether \( A_{\epsilon} \) is non-empty and measurable, as well as the nature of its interior. Participants are exploring the implications of the construction of \( A_{\epsilon} \) and its relationship to rational numbers in the interval \([0,1]\).

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant defines \( A_{\epsilon} \) as the complement of the union of intervals \( I_n \) around rational points in \([0,1]\) and poses questions about its properties.
  • Another participant expresses difficulty in proving that \( A_{\epsilon} \) has an empty interior, indicating a need for clarification on this aspect.
  • A hint is provided suggesting that the complement of \( A_{\epsilon} \) includes all rational points in the interval, which may influence the understanding of the interior of \( A_{\epsilon} \).

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants appear to agree on the definition of \( A_{\epsilon} \) and its construction, but there is disagreement regarding the proof of its empty interior, with at least one participant struggling to establish this claim.

Contextual Notes

The discussion does not resolve the mathematical steps necessary to prove the properties of \( A_{\epsilon} \), particularly regarding its interior and measure, leaving these aspects open for further exploration.

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Is $q_ {1} q_ {2}, ...,$ an enumeration of the rational $[0,1]$. For every $\epsilon> 0$, let $\displaystyle{A _ {\epsilon}: = [0,1]-\bigcup_ {n \geq 1} I_{n}}$, where $I_{n}:= [q_{n} - \frac {\epsilon}{2^{n+1}} , q_{n}\frac{\epsilon}{2^{n + 1}}]\cap [0,1]$.

Show that:

1 - $A _ {\epsilon}$ is measurable, non-empty and empty inside;

2 - $\lambda^{*}(B)=1$, where $\displaystyle B:=\bigcup_{k\geq 1}{A_\frac{1}{k}}$
 
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fsblajinha said:
Is $q_ {1} q_ {2}, ...,$ an enumeration of the rational $[0,1]$. For every $\epsilon> 0$, let $\displaystyle{A _ {\epsilon}: = [0,1]-\bigcup_ {n \geq 1} I_{n}}$, where $I_{n}:= [q_{n} - \frac {\epsilon}{2^{n+1}} , q_{n}\frac{\epsilon}{2^{n + 1}}]\cap [0,1]$.

Show that:

1 - $A _ {\epsilon}$ is measurable, non-empty and empty inside;

2 - $\lambda^{*}(B)=1$, where $\displaystyle B:=\bigcup_{k\geq 1}{A_\frac{1}{k}}$
Hi fsblajinha, and welcome to MHB!

Can you tell us what progress you have made with this problem, and where you need assistance?
 
Opalg said:
Hi fsblajinha, and welcome to MHB!

Can you tell us what progress you have made with this problem, and where you need assistance?

I can not prove that it has empty interior! Thank you!
 
fsblajinha said:
I can not prove that it has empty interior!
Hint: the complement of $A _ {\epsilon}$ contains every rational point in the interval.
 

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