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It can be proved that arbitrary union of open sets is open. Suppose $v$ is a family of open sets. Then $\bigcup_{G \in v}G = A$ is an open set.

Based on the above, I want to prove that an arbitrary intersection of closed sets is closed.

Attempted proof: by De Morgan's theorem:

$(\bigcup_{G \in v}G)^{c} = \bigcap_{G \in v}G^{c} = B$. $B$ is a closed set since it is the complement of open set $A$.

$G$ is an open set, so $G^{c}$ is a closed set. $B$ is an infinite union intersection of closed sets $G^{c}$.

Hence infinite intersection of closed sets is closed.

Is my proof correct?

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    Slight pedantry: It can't be proven that arbitrary unions of open sets are open. That's part of the *definition* of open sets in a topological space2011-01-26
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    What's the question?2011-01-26
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    kahen: Well, that depends on your axioms. A topological space may as well be defined in terms of closed sets, or the closure/interior-operations.2011-01-26
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    To second Alexei's comment: what is the point of this post? Did you perhaps forget to include the question? And what's up with that last sentence? It sounds like you are defending yourself from criticism, but as far as I can tell no-one is saying that your conclusion is wrong.2011-01-26
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    Why does DeMorgan’s rule definitely work on infinitary constructions?2017-08-28

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This is true, and your reasoning is correct too.

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    This is a comment2017-07-13