Topologically free non-Hausdorff groupoids

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Authors: Lisa Orloff Clark, Ryan Thompson, Ilija Tolich
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Abstract

We study three conditions that control the behaviour of isotropy in étale groupoids, and their relationships under the additional assumptions of second-countability and Hausdorffness. We examine a number of examples that show these properties are distinct. Working under the assumption of the Zermelo-Fraenkel axioms, excluding choice, we then examine an alternate characterization of topological freeness, first introduced by Anantharaman-Delaroche, in the non-Hausdorff setting. Finally, we prove an equivalence between the Baire Category Theorem and an étale groupoid theorem, along with similar equivalences to other weakenings of the Axiom of Choice.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Advanced Operator Algebra Research Advanced Topology and Set Theory Mathematical Dynamics and Fractals

Publication details

Journal / source
arXiv (Cornell University)
Publication date
2 February 2026
Document type
Preprint