An Introduction to the Theory of Surreal Numbers / Harry Gonshor.
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TextSeries: London Mathematical Society Lecture Note Series ; no. 110Publisher: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 1986Description: 1 online resource (204 pages) : digital, PDF file(s)Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9780511629143 (ebook)Subject(s): Surreal numbers | Number theoryAdditional physical formats: Print version: : No titleDDC classification: 512/.7 LOC classification: QA241 | .G63 1986Online resources: Click here to access online Summary: The surreal numbers form a system which includes both the ordinary real numbers and the ordinals. Since their introduction by J. H. Conway, the theory of surreal numbers has seen a rapid development revealing many natural and exciting properties. These notes provide a formal introduction to the theory in a clear and lucid style. The the author is able to lead the reader through to some of the problems in the field. The topics covered include exponentiation and generalized e-numbers.
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The surreal numbers form a system which includes both the ordinary real numbers and the ordinals. Since their introduction by J. H. Conway, the theory of surreal numbers has seen a rapid development revealing many natural and exciting properties. These notes provide a formal introduction to the theory in a clear and lucid style. The the author is able to lead the reader through to some of the problems in the field. The topics covered include exponentiation and generalized e-numbers.
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