LMS: 110 Introduction Theory of Surreal Numb (London Mathematical Society Lecture Note Series)

Harry Gonshor

ISBN 10: 0521312051 / ISBN 13: 9780521312059

Published by Cambridge University Press 2008-08-21, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: LMS: 110 Introduction Theory of Surreal Numb (London Mathematical Society Lecture Note Series)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press 2008-08-21
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521312051
• ISBN 13: 9780521312059
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

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.

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.