An introduction to the theory of surreal numbers

An introduction to the theory of surreal numbers

by Harry Gonshor

Part of London Mathematical Society lecture note series ;

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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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