Let $H_1$ and $H_2$ be two distinct index $2$ subgroups of a finite group $G$.
We can deduce several properties about the intersection $H_1 \cap H_2$:
- $H_1$ and $H_2$ are normal subgroups of $G$. Then $H_1 \cap H_2$ is also a normal subgroup of $G$.
- $|G:H_1 \cap H_2| \le |G:H_1| \cdot |G:H_2|$ (see here), so $|G:H_1 \cap H_2| = 4$.
- It follows that $G/(H_1 \cap H_2) \simeq (\mathbb{Z}/2)^2$.
Let $(N \subset M)$ be an irreducible finite index inclusion of hyperfinite ${\rm II}_1$ factors.
Let $K_1$ and $K_2$ be two distinct intermediate subfactors $N \subset K_i \subset M$, such that $|M:K_i| = 2$.
Question: What can be extended from the properties above? More precisely:
- $K_1$ and $K_2$ are depth $2$ subfactors. Is $K_1 \cap K_2$ also of depth $2$?
- Is it true that $|M:K_1 \cap K_2| \le |M:K_1| \cdot |M:K_2|$, and so that $|M:K_1 \cap K_2| = 4$?
- Is it true that $M = (K_1 \cap K_2) \rtimes (\mathbb{Z}/2)^2$?
Edit: It is false in general for 2. and 3. (see answer). So now only 1. is asked.