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Finite Topology vs sigma Field  

Suppose we have a finite $\sigma$ -field S$S$, and that sets Aof which $A$ and B $\in$ S$B$ are member sets. Since S$S$ is closed under union &and complementation [by def] $(A' \cup B')' = (A \cap B)'$ anddefinition], it follows that $(A \cap B)$ lie in S as well$(A' \cup B')' = (A \cap B)' \in S$. This meansFrom closure under complementation, we have that the intersection of any 2 sets in S lie in S as well$A \cap B \in S$, implying that $S$ is closed under intersections.

Doesn't this make S a topology as well? So doesDoes it follow that every finite $\sigma$ -field is a topology?

Finite Topology vs sigma Field  

Suppose we have a finite $\sigma$ -field S, and that sets A and B $\in$ S. Since S is closed under union & complementation [by def] $(A' \cup B')' = (A \cap B)'$ and $(A \cap B)$ lie in S as well. This means that the intersection of any 2 sets in S lie in S as well.

Doesn't this make S a topology as well? So does it follow that every finite $\sigma$ -field is a topology?

Finite Topology vs sigma Field

Suppose we have a finite $\sigma$ -field $S$, of which $A$ and $B$ are member sets. Since $S$ is closed under union and complementation [by definition], it follows that $(A' \cup B')' = (A \cap B)' \in S$. From closure under complementation, we have that $A \cap B \in S$, implying that $S$ is closed under intersections.

Does it follow that every finite $\sigma$ -field is a topology?

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Ganesh
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Finite Topology vs sigma Field

Suppose we have a finite $\sigma$ -field S, and that sets A and B $\in$ S. Since S is closed under union & complementation [by def] $(A' \cup B')' = (A \cap B)'$ and $(A \cap B)$ lie in S as well. This means that the intersection of any 2 sets in S lie in S as well.

Doesn't this make S a topology as well? So does it follow that every finite $\sigma$ -field is a topology?