An introduction to the theory of surreal numbers. London Mathematical Society lecture note series; 110

Gonshor, Harry:

ISBN 10: 0521312051 / ISBN 13: 9780521312059

Published by Cambridge, Cambridge Univ. Press, 1986

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An introduction to the theory of surreal numbers. London Mathematical Society lecture note series; 110
• Publisher: Cambridge, Cambridge Univ. Press
• Publication Date: 1986
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521312051
• ISBN 13: 9780521312059
• Binding: Softcover
• Edition: 1. publ.
• Seller catalogs:
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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.