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An Introduction to the Theory of Surreal Numbers

By Harry Gonshor

Book information

Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
1987
ISBN
0521312051, 9780521312059
LCC
QA241 .G63 1986
Language
english
Format
DJVU
Filesize
1 MB (1217309 bytes)
Series
London Mathematical Society Lecture Note Series 110
Pages
201\201
DPI
300
Scanned
yes
Time added
2011-08-31 04:54:40

Description

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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