An introduction to the theory of surreal numbers:

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 theo...

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Main Author: Gonshor, Harry (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 1986
Series:London Mathematical Society lecture note series 110
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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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Physical Description:1 online resource (192 pages)
ISBN:9780511629143
DOI:10.1017/CBO9780511629143

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