MHB Lusin's Theorem - Infinite Measure and not Real-Valued Extensions

Click For Summary
SUMMARY

Lusin's Theorem states that for a real-valued measurable function $f$ on a set $E$, for every $\epsilon > 0$, there exists a continuous function $g$ on $\mathbb{R}$ and a closed set $F \subset E$ such that $f = g$ on $F$ and the measure of the complement $m(E - F) < \epsilon$. The discussion focuses on extending this theorem to cases where $E$ has infinite measure and where $f$ is not necessarily real-valued. The proof for infinite measure involves partitioning $E$ into finite measure subsets and applying Lusin's Theorem iteratively to construct the required continuous function and closed set.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Lusin's Theorem and its implications
  • Familiarity with measure theory concepts, particularly Lebesgue measure
  • Knowledge of real-valued functions and continuity
  • Basic understanding of the extended real line
NEXT STEPS
  • Study the proof of Lusin's Theorem in detail, focusing on its applications to infinite measure
  • Explore the concept of the extended real line and its implications for measurable functions
  • Review exercises in Royden's "Real Analysis" related to Lusin's Theorem
  • Investigate the properties of continuous functions on closed sets in measure theory
USEFUL FOR

Mathematics students, particularly those studying real analysis and measure theory, as well as educators seeking to deepen their understanding of Lusin's Theorem and its extensions.

joypav
Messages
149
Reaction score
0
Lusin's Theorem: Let $f$ be a real-valued measurable function on $E$. Then for each $\epsilon > 0$, there is a continuous function $g$ on $R$ and a closed set $F$ contained in $E$ for which $f=g$ on $F$ and $m(E - F)<\epsilon$.

I'm going through exercises in the book... almost finals time. The proof for Lusin's Theorem is in the book and I have made sure I understand it. However, I am having trouble with the extensions of the theorem. I have written a proof for when $E$ has infinite measure, but I'm not sure how to approach the extension when $f$ is not necessarily real-valued.

Prove the extension of Lusin's Theorem to the case that $E$ has infinite measure and the case where $f$ is not necessarily real-valued. (Exercise in Royden)

Proof for infinite measure:
Let $f$ be a real-valued measurable function on $E$.
Let,
$E_n = E \cap [n, n+1)$
Then for $m \neq n, E_n \cap E_m = \emptyset$
Each $E_n$ has finite measure. (From a homework problem I did previously in the semester)

Apply Lusin's Theorem.

$\exists F_n$ closed, $g_n : F_n \rightarrow R$ continuous such that $m(E - F_n) < \frac{\epsilon}{2^{n+1}}$, and $g_n = f$ on $F_n$.
Let,
$F = \cup_{n \in \Bbb{N}} F_n$ and $g(x) = \sum_{n \in \Bbb{N}} g_n(x) \chi_{F_n}(x)$
Then $g$ is continuous when restricted to $F$.

Consider the sequence $(x_n) \subset F$ such that $x_n \rightarrow x, x \in E$.
Since $x \in E_n$, some $n$,
$\implies \exists N \in \Bbb{N}$ such that $(x_n)_{n \geq N} \subset F_{n-1} \cup F_n$. ($F_{n-1} \cup F_n$ closed)
$\implies x \in F_{n-1} \cup F_n \subset F$
$\implies F$ closed.

Now, extend $g$ continuously to $R \implies g=f$ on $F$.
(I know I can extend $g$ by a previous exercise in this section.)
$m(E - F) = m(\cup_{n \in \Bbb{N}} E_n - F_n) = \sum_{n \in \Bbb{N}} m(E_n - F_n) < \epsilon$I would appreciate feedback on this proof and help with the not necessarily real-valued extensions!
 
Physics news on Phys.org
I have not yet made progress on the second proof... (f not necessarily real-valued), but I asked my professor about it and he informed me that I am not supposed to be thinking about complex numbers. What this question is referring to is the extended real line.
 

Similar threads

  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
3K
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
2K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
1K
  • · Replies 11 ·
Replies
11
Views
3K
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
3K
Replies
1
Views
2K