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

Book 93 of 387: London Mathematical Society Lecture Notes

Gonshor, Harry

 
9780521312059: LMS: 110 Introduction Theory of Surreal Numb (London Mathematical Society Lecture Note Series, Series Number 110)

Synopsis

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

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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.

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