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London Mathematical Society Lecture Note Ser.: Introduction to Surreal Numbers by Harry Gonshor (1986, Trade Paperback)

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Introduction to the Theory of Surreal Numbers, Paperback by Gonshor, Harry, ISBN 0521312051, ISBN-13 9780521312059, Brand New, Free shipping in the US 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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PublisherCambridge University Press

ISBN-100521312051

ISBN-139780521312059

eBay Product ID (ePID)2178345

Product Key Features

Number of Pages204 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameIntroduction to Surreal Numbers

SubjectNumber Theory, Logic

Publication Year1986

TypeTextbook

AuthorHarry Gonshor

Subject AreaMathematics

SeriesLondon Mathematical Society Lecture Note Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.5 in

Item Weight10.6 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN86-009668

TitleLeadingAn

Dewey Edition19

Series Volume NumberSeries Number 110

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal512/.7

Table Of Content1. Introduction; 2. Definition and Fundamental Existence Theorem; 3. The Basic Operations; 4. Real Numbers and Ordinals; 5. Normal Form; 6. Lengths and Subsystems which are Sets; 7. Sums as Subshuffles, Unsolved Problems; 8. Number Theory; 9. Generalized Epsilon Numbers; 10. Exponentiation; Index.

SynopsisThese notes provide a formal introduction to the theory of surreal numbers in a clear and lucid style., 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 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.

LC Classification NumberQA241 .G63 1986