Need some kind of convergence theorem for integrals taken over sequences of sets

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This discussion focuses on the need for a convergence theorem applicable to integrals over sequences of sets, specifically in the context of double integrals defined by the condition x^(2n) + y^(2n) <= 1. The Dominated Convergence Theorem and the Vitali Convergence Theorem are identified as relevant tools for establishing when the limit of the integral over a sequence of sets equals the integral over the limit of the sequence of sets. The discussion also highlights the importance of defining the convergence of the sequence of sets and considers the potential necessity of continuity or boundedness of the function involved.

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I think this be Analysis,
I Need some kind of convergence theorem for integrals taken over sequences of sets, know one? Example, a double integral taken over sets such that
x^(2n)+y^(2n)<=1 with some integrand. I'd be interested in when the limit of the integral over the sequence of sets is equal to the integral over the limit of the sequence of sets (the unit square in the example).
 
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benorin said:
I think this be Analysis,
I Need some kind of convergence theorem for integrals taken over sequences of sets, know one? Example, a double integral taken over sets such that
x^(2n)+y^(2n)<=1 with some integrand. I'd be interested in when the limit of the integral over the sequence of sets is equal to the integral over the limit of the sequence of sets (the unit square in the example).
Dominated convergence theorem or Vitali convergence theorem can be used.

If ##(S_n)_n## are the sets, and they "converge" to ##S##, then you can set ##\displaystyle f_n=\chi_{S_n}f##..
Still not sure whether we also need continuity or boundedness of f.

May depend on how you define the convergence of the sequence of sets.
 
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