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Measure extension by local approximation

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Measurable sets are defined as those locally approximable, in a certain sense, by sets in the given algebra (or ring). A corresponding measure extension theorem is proved. It is also shown that a set is locally approximable in the mentioned sense if and only if it is Carathéodory-measurable.

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Pinelis, I. Measure extension by local approximation. Positivity 22, 199–208 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11117-017-0507-8

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Keywords

  • Measures
  • Measure extension
  • Rings of sets
  • Algebras of sets
  • Sigma-algebras of sets

Mathematics Subject Classification

  • 28A12
  • 60A10