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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 theor...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Gonshor, Harry
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1986.
Colección:London Mathematical Society lecture note series ; 110.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario: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.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (192 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (page 191) and index.
ISBN:9781107361263
1107361265
9780511892202
0511892209