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LMS: 110 Introduction Theory of Surreal Numb
Author(s): Harry Gonshor (Author)
- Publisher: Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date: 21 Aug. 2008
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 204 pages
- ISBN-10: 9780521312059
- ISBN-13: 0521312051
Book 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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Book Description
These notes provide a formal introduction to the theory of surreal numbers in a clear and lucid style.
