1
$\begingroup$

A topological space $X$ has Menger's property $\textsf{S}_{\mbox{fin}}(\mathcal{O}, \mathcal{O})$ if, for each sequence of open covers, $\mathcal{U}_1, \mathcal{U}_2, \cdots $, we can select finite sets $\mathcal{F}_1\subseteq\mathcal{U}_1, \mathcal{F}_2\subseteq\mathcal{U}_2, \cdots $ whose union $\bigcup_{n}\mathcal{F}_n$ covers the space.

My question is if the Menger's property is preserved by countable unions, that is, if for each $n\in\omega$, $X_n$ is a Menger space, then $\bigcup_{n\in\omega}X_n$, with the disjoint union topology is a Menger space.

Thanks

$\endgroup$
2
  • 1
    $\begingroup$ Crosspost on MSE (Not receiving answers after 1 hour is not enough for crossposting) $\endgroup$ May 8, 2019 at 6:53
  • 4
    $\begingroup$ The answer is well-known and is "yes": just divide the sequence of covers into infinitely many parvise disjoint sequences of covers and cover $n$-th set $X_n$ by the union of finite subfamies from the corresponding subsequences of covers. $\endgroup$ May 8, 2019 at 9:25

1 Answer 1

3
$\begingroup$

Copying @Taras Banakh's answer from the comments. The answer is correct and complete in my view.

The answer is well-known and is "yes": just divide the sequence of covers into infinitely many parwise disjoint sequences of covers and cover $n$-th set $X_n$ by the union of finite subfamilies from the $n$-th subsequence of covers.

$\endgroup$

Your Answer

By clicking “Post Your Answer”, you agree to our terms of service, privacy policy and cookie policy

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question.