Real analysis Definition and 524 Threads

  1. Z

    Real Analysis - Infimum and Supremum Proof

    Hi Guys, I am self teaching myself analysis after a long period off. I have done the following proof but was hoping more experienced / adept mathematicians could look over it and see if it made sense. Homework Statement Question: Suppose D is a non empty set and that f: D → ℝ and g: D →ℝ. If...
  2. infinite.curve

    Resources For Real Analysis and Concepts of Mathmatics

    I have been browsing the web, and I notice that I could not find any websites that have real analysis text around. Yes, I understand that I should look for books written by professionals in the field, but I do not know which one I should buy. Do you know of some online resources to real analysis...
  3. M

    Does This Sequence Converge Given the Conditions?

    Homework Statement : [/B]Prove that if xn is a sequence such that |xn - xn+1| ≤ (1/3n), for all n = 1,2,..., then it converges.Homework Equations : [/B]The definition of convergence.The Attempt at a Solution :[/B] I attempted to prove this by induction, so I am clearly far off the mark here...
  4. M

    Showing a sequence converges to its supremum

    Homework Statement : [/B]Let a = sup S. Show that there is a sequence x1, x2, ... ∈ S such that xn converges to a.Homework Equations : [/B]I know the definition of a supremum and convergence but how do I utilize these together?The Attempt at a Solution :[/B] Given a = sup S. We know that a =...
  5. V

    Interested in Joining My Polymath Project on Real Analysis?

    I forgot to formally introduce myself on this forum. I am VKnopp. I am 14 year old maths enthusiast with Asperger's Syndrome. I self-educated myself all the way up to Calculus III with a little bit of number theory, linear algebra, complex analysis and real analysis supplements. I am in the top...
  6. L

    How to prove the following defined metric space is separable

    Let ##\mathbb{X}## be the set of all sequences in ##\mathbb{R}## that converge to ##0##. For any sequences ##\{x_n\},\{y_n\}\in\mathbb{X}##, define the metric ##d(\{x_n\},\{y_n\})=\sup_{n}{|x_n−y_n|}##. Show the metric space ##(\mathbb{X},d)## is separable. I understand that I perhaps need to...
  7. R

    Summer Upper Level Math Courses Online?

    Econ Major here. I plan to graduate in spring 2016 and from there apply to economics grad programs. I still need to take Advanced Math and Advanced Calculus, and Real Analysis, all of which are not available during the summer at my uni (Florida International University). Anyone know of any...
  8. K

    Foundations Theoretical Books on Mathematics

    What are some rigorous theoretical books on mathematics for each branch of it? I have devised a fantastic list of my own and would like to hear your sentiments too. Elementary Algebra: Gelfand's Algebra Gelfand's Functions & Graphs Burnside's Theory of Equations Euler's Analysis of the...
  9. B

    Taking Real Analysis, Abstract Algebra, and Linear Algebra

    Dear Physics Forum advisers, I am a college sophomore in US with a major in mathematics, and an aspiring algebraic number theorist and cryptographer. I wrote this email to seek your advice about taking the Analysis I (Real Analysis I), Abstract Algebra I, and Linear Algebra with Proofs. At...
  10. QuantumCurt

    Complex before real analysis? How's my fall schedule look?

    Hey everyone, I'm transferring into UIUC this fall, and I just registered for my classes earlier today. I'm completing dual degrees in physics and math. I've completed the introductory physics sequence, and the introductory calculus sequence, plus a 200 level introductory differential equations...
  11. B

    High Resolution Upper Division Undergrad Math lecture videos

    I'm interested in watching videos of Real Analysis lectures etc. in good quality resolution. Those Harvey Mudd College lectures are valuable but annoying re video quality. Thanks. - Blue
  12. Z

    How Does the Invariance Principle Apply to Limits in Engel's Problem?

    Homework Statement Hi Guys, This is the first exampe from Engel's problem solving book. After a long period of no math I am self studying. I do not know where my knowledge deficits lie, and was recommended this site for help. "E1. Starting with a point S (a, b) of the plane with 0 < b < a...
  13. A

    Proving f = 0 almost everywhere

    I am working on a problem##^{(1)}## in Measure & Integration (chapter on Product Measures) like this: Suppose that ##f## is real-valued and integrable with respect to 2-dimensional Lebesgue measure on ##[0, 1]^2## and also ##\int_{0}^{a} \int_{0}^{b} f(x, y) dy dx = 0## for all ##a, b \in...
  14. F

    Application of Lebesgue differentiation theorem

    If ## f\in L_{p}^{\rm loc}(\mathbb{R}^{n}) ## and ## 1\leq p<\infty ##, then a stronger version of Lebesgue differentiation theorem holds: $$\lim\limits_{r\rightarrow 0}\dfrac{\|f\chi_{B(x,r)}\|_{L_{p}(\mathbb{R}^{n})}}{\|\chi_{B(x,r)}\|_{L_{p}(\mathbb{R}^{n})}}=|f(x)|$$ for almost all ##...
  15. DrPapper

    Exploring Mary Boas' Theorem III: Analytic Functions & Taylor Series

    On page 671 Mary Boas has her Theorem III for that chapter. Roughly it tells us that if f(z) -a complex function- is analytic in a region, inside that region f(z) has derivatives of all orders. We can also expand this function in a taylor series. I get the part about a Taylor series, that's...
  16. A

    Continuity and Differentiability of Infinite Series

    Homework Statement I came across a problem where f: (-π/2, π/2)→ℝ where f(x) = \sum\limits_{n=1}^\infty\frac{(sin(x))^n}{\sqrt(n)} The problem had three parts. The first was to prove the series was convergent ∀ x ∈ (-π/2, π/2) The second was to prove that the function f(x) was continuous...
  17. S

    Calculus by Apostol Exercise 2.8 number 30

    Homework Statement Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution I have no idea on how to start proving this, but I know the theorem is stating that the integral of a translated periodic function is the same with the integral of the periodic function without translation, is this concept...
  18. M

    Structure of generated sigma algbra

    I am think what is the structure of generated ##\sigma##-algebra. Let me make it specific. How to represent ##\sigma(\mathscr{A})##, where ##\mathscr{A}## is an algebra. Can I use the elements of ##\mathscr{A}## to represent the element in ##\sigma(\mathscr{A})##?
  19. M

    Extension of measure on sigma-algebra

    Suppose ##\mu:\mathcal{F}\rightarrow[0,\infty)## be a countable additive measure on a ##\sigma##-algebra ##\mathcal{F}## over a set ##\Omega##. Take any ##E\subseteq \Omega##. Let ##\mathcal{F}_{E}:=\sigma(\mathcal{F}\cup\{E\})##. Then, PROVE there is a countable additive measure...
  20. N

    Stone Weierstrass application?

    Homework Statement I want to prove that the span of $\{x^{2n}:n \geq0\}$ is dense in $C([0,1])$. Furthermore, that the closure of the span of $\{x^{2n+1}:n \geq0\}$ is $\{f \in C([0,1]):f(0) = 0\}$.Homework Equations Is my solution correct? Now I do not know how to tackle the second part...
  21. B

    Analysis  on Selecting the Real Analysis textbooks

    Dear Physics Forum friends, I am a sophomore in US with double majors in mathematics and microbiology. I am interested in self-studying the real analysis starting now since it will help me on my current research on computational microbiology, prepare for upcoming math research (starting on...
  22. P

    Real analysis, sequence of sequences convergence proof

    Homework Statement \ell is the set of sequences of real numbers where only a finite number of terms is non-zero, and the distance metric is d(x,y) = sup|x_n - y_n|, for all n in naural-numbers then the sequence u_k = {1,\frac{1}{2},\frac{1}{3},...,\frac{1}{k}, 0,0,0...} and...
  23. D

    Sequence and subsequence - real analysis

    Hello, Solving last exam and stuck in this exercise Homework Statement Consider an increasing sequence {xn} . We suppose ∃ x∈ℝ and {xnk} a sebsequence of {xn} and xnk→x a/ Show that for any n∈ℕ , ∃ k∈ℕ as n≤nk b/ Show that xn→x Homework Equations 3. The Attempt at a Solution [/B] For b/ it...
  24. D

    Point belongs to the boundary - real analysis

    Hello, I have some trouble to solve this exercise Homework Statement E={ (-1)n (8n+7)/(4n-1) : n ∈ℕ} Show that 2∈[PLAIN]http://www.ilemaths.net/img/smb-bleu/derivepartielle.gifE Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution We have to show that (2-r,2+r)∩ E ≠∅ and (2-r,2+r)∩ ℝ/E ≠∅ If I take...
  25. R

    Component functions and coordinates of linear transformation

    Let A(a, b, c) and A'(a′,b′,c′) be two distinct points in R3. Let f from [0 , 1] to R3 be defined by f(t) = (1 -t) A + t A'. Instead of calling the component functions of f ,(f1, f2, f3) let us simply write f = (x, y, z). Express x; y; z in terms of the coordinates of A and A, and t. I thought...
  26. R

    How to Prove Differentiability in R2 Using the Derivative of a Function?

    Let U={(x,y) in R2:x2+y2<4}, and let f(x,y)=√.(4−x2−y2) Prove that f is differentiable, and find its derivative. I do know how to prove it is differentiable at a specific point in R2, but I could not generalize it to prove it differentiable on R2. Any hint?
  27. A

    How to prove the 2nd & 3rd conditions of outer measure

    I have this question on outer measure from Richard Bass' book, supposed to be an introductory but I am lost: Prove that ##\mu^*## is an outer measure, given a measure space ##(X, \mathcal A, \mu)## and define ##\mu^*(A) = \inf \{\mu(B) \mid A \subset B, B \in \mathcal A\}## for all subsets...
  28. O

    Real Analysis - Mean Value Theorem Application

    Homework Statement Let f: R -> R be a function such that \lim_{z\to 0^+} zf(z) \gt 0 Prove that there is no function g(x) such that g'(x) = f(x) for all x in R. Homework Equations Supposed to use the mean value theorem. If f(x) is continuous on [a,b] and differentiable on (a,b) then...
  29. A

    Replacing Variables in Integration

    Homework Statement $$I = \int_{-\infty}^{\infty} e^{-x^2} dx$$ Homework Equations Below The Attempt at a Solution $$I = \int_{-\infty}^{\infty} e^{-x^2} dx$$ I don't understand, we say: $$I = \int_{-\infty}^{\infty} e^{-x^2} dx$$ Then we say: $$I = \int_{-\infty}^{\infty} e^{-t^2} dt$$...
  30. J

    Uncovering the Mystery: Solving a Puzzling Real Analysis Exam Problem

    Hi, I was leafing through some old exams of our Real analysis course, and I found this puzzling problem: "Let A⊂ℝ be Lebesgue-measurable so that for all a∈A, i = 1,2, ... (1) m1( {x∈ℝ | a+(3/4)i-2 < x < a + i-2} ) < i-3 Claim: m1(A) = 0." Initially I thought this may have something to do...
  31. A

    Converting single integral to double integral

    Homework Statement Please refer to : http://math.stackexchange.com/questions/1068948/how-to-prove-that-int-0-infty-sinx-arctan-frac1x-mathrm-dx-fra/1069065#1069065 The answer by @venus. What is the procedure in converting that single integral, dividing it into parts, and making it a double...
  32. N

    Real Analysis: Hardy Littlewood

    Homework Statement Establish the Inequality ##f^*(x)\ge \frac{c}{|x|ln\frac{1}{x}}## for ##f(x)=\frac{1}{|x|(ln\frac{1}{x})^2}## if ##|x|\le 1/2## and 0 otherwise Homework Equations ##f^*(x)=\sup_{x\in B} \frac{1}{m(B)} \int_B|f(y)|dy \quad x\in \mathbb{R}^d## The Attempt at a Solution...
  33. M

    Does This Sequence Converge to \(1-e^{-1}\)?

    Homework Statement Let a1=0, a2=1, and a(n+2)=n*a(n+1)+an/n+1 a)Calculate the value of a6 and a7 b)Prove that (an) converges. c)Show that lim an=1-e-1 when n goes to infinity.The Attempt at a Solution I got the a part and found out that a6 19/30 and a7)91/144 part b) each subsequent term...
  34. T

    Is it Possible to Challenge Real Analysis I and II for Grad School Credit?

    Hello. The university I attend allows you to challenge some courses for grad school. Two of them are Real Analysis I and Real Analysis II. This made me consider trying it. The cost of the challenge test is the same as the cost if you took the course so it really has to count. I wanted to...
  35. A

    Why is the derivative of a polar function dy/dx?

    Homework Statement r = 2\cos(\theta) Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution Hello, please do not evaluate. Why do textbook state that the derivative of the polar function (symbolic) is dy/dx and not dr/d\theta? It is a function of theta, then why is the derivative dy/dx? Idea: Even...
  36. F

    Definition of a limit of a function confusion

    Homework Statement Show that ##\lim_{x \to a} f(x) = L## if and only if ##\lim_{x \to 0} f(x+a) = L## Homework Equations - The Attempt at a Solution For the forward direction (ie ##1 \Rightarrow 2##), I tried to first assume that 1. holds true (ie ##\forall \epsilon>0, \exists \delta>0...
  37. P

    Lower and Upper Riemann sums of sin(x)

    Task in real analysis: P is a uniform partition on [0, π] and is divided into 6 equal subintervals. Show that the lower and upper riemann sums of sin (x) over P is lesser than 1.5 and larger than 2.4 respectively. My attempt at the solution: The greates value and the least value of sin x over...
  38. PhizKid

    Easy Real Analysis Books for Slow Learners

    While attempting Rudin's Principles of Mathematical Analysis, I only got about as far as page 9 before losing him in the proof that ##\mathbb{Q}## is dense in ##\mathbb{R}##. While his proof is only a few lines long, it does reveal some important properties that result from this theorem...
  39. M

    Calculus 2 and Real Analysis in one semester?

    I am in my first semester of university and currently taking Linear Algebra. I was planning on majoring in EECS but I lost interest in EE and engineering in general (except software) and gained a lot of interest in maths (especially statistics and financial mathematics) so I will double major in...
  40. A

    Does Mapping with Bounded Distortion Preserve Zero Volume in Higher Dimensions?

    Homework Statement Let ##A\subset E^n## and let ##f:A\to E^m.## Consider the condition that there exist some ##M\in\mathbb{R}## such that ##d(f(x),f(y))\le Md(x,y)## for all ##x,y\in A.## Show that if the condition is satisfied, if ##m=n##, and ##\text{vol}(A)=0##, then...
  41. A

    Can the Triangle Inequality Be Applied to Functions?

    ignore Sorry for the post. I'll take it down soon. Thanks for the help
  42. I

    Is the Tanter book a good starting point for learning real analysis at home?

    I'd like to start learning at home real analysis. Now, in order to start there was an older book Techniques of mathematical analysis by Tanter which looks good as preparation. I also saw that another user SanjeevGupta studied the same one, and found it good. I'd like to see some comments on...
  43. B

    Real analysis- Riemann Integration.

    Homework Statement Let ##P## be a tagged partition of ##[0,3]##. Show that the union ##U_1## of all the sub intervals in ##P## with tags in ##[0,1]## satisfies ##[0,1-||P||]\subseteq U_1\subseteq [0,1+||P||]##. (||P|| is the norm of partition P). Homework Equations The Attempt at...
  44. T

    Real Analysis or Complex Analysis

    I'm about to start scheduling my courses for next year, and I have the option of taking either Real Analysis or Complex Analysis. I'm double majoring in Math and Physics, and I want to go to grad school to study either Applied Mathematics or Physics. I haven't taken any higher level math...
  45. A

    Taylor's Theorem for Vector-Valued Functions (Real Analysis)

    Homework Statement "Formulate and prove an inequality which follows from Taylor's theorem and which remains valid for vector-valued functions." Homework Equations I know that Taylor's theorem generally states that if f is a real function on [a,b], n is a positive integer, f^{(n-1)} is...
  46. N

    Hard infinite series converges problem (Real Analysis)

    Homework Statement let bk>0 be real numbers such that Ʃ bk diverges. Show that the series Ʃ bk/(1+bk) diverges as well. both series start at k=1Homework Equations From the Given statements, we know 1+bk>1 and 0<bk/(1+bk)<1 The Attempt at a Solution I've tried using comparison test but cannot...
  47. M

    Lipschitz function in Real Analysis

    Homework Statement Let f be a real function defined on the interval [a,b]/0<a<b:\forall x,y\in[a,b],x\neq y/|f(x)-f(y)|<k|x^{3}-y^{3}| where k is a positive real constant. Homework Equations 1- Prove that f is uniformly continuous on [a,b] 2- We define a function g on [a,b] such that...
  48. T

    Real Analysis Help: Prove f Uniformly Continuous on (a,b)

    Homework Statement Let f : (a, b) → R be a continuous function on (a, b) such that |f'(x)| <= 1 for all x that are elements of (a,b). Prove that f is uniformly continuous function on (a,b). Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution Proof:For the sequence {xn}, where the limit(n→∞) xn = xo...
  49. S

    A strong version of Dominated Convergence Theorem - Real Analysis

    Homework Statement Let (g_{n})_{n \in \mathbb{N}} a sequence functions integrable over \mathbb{R}^{p} such that: g_{n} (x) \longrightarrow g(x) almost everywhere in \mathbb{R}^{p}, where g is a function integrable over \mathbb{R}^{p}. Given (f_{n})_{n \in \mathbb{N}} a sequence of...
  50. A

    Real Analysis: Continuity and discontinuity

    1) For the following choice of A, construct a function f: R → R that has discontinuities at every point x in A and is continuous on the complement of A. A = { x : 0 < x < 1} My function is f(x) = 10 if x in (0,1) and Q and f(x) = 20, if x in (0,1) and irrational number, f(x) = 30, elsewhere...
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