
What is the difference between "infinite" and "transfinite"?
Jun 6, 2020 · Transfinite is good when there is a notion of order, so "transfinite ordinal", or when you want to talk about non-standard real numbers which are larger than all the standard …
Principle of Transfinite Induction - Mathematics Stack Exchange
Jun 30, 2015 · Any "Principle" of transfinite induction can only be simply a statement of an extension of the standard 'one good turn deserves another' principle, a re-iteration of Cantor's …
Transfinite Recursion - Mathematics Stack Exchange
Sep 21, 2016 · I'm trying to understand the concept of transfinite recursion. Can someone provide me examples which clearly illustrates transfinite recursion or provide some references which I …
When to use transfinite induction? - Mathematics Stack Exchange
The transfinite induction argument simply says something like induction, only general: suppose that you walked over all ordinals until $\alpha$, how do you plan on stepping through …
set theory - Transfinite Construction, an intuitive interpretation ...
Apr 9, 2022 · Transfinite Construction, an intuitive interpretation. Ask Question Asked 3 years, 8 months ago Modified 3 years, 7 months ago
set theory - Transfinite Induction and the Axiom of Choice ...
Shouldn't transfinite induction suffice to prove the axiom of choice for any system of sets indexed by a well-ordered set? I am reading Jech right now, but my knowledge of ordinals and …
set theory - How is transfinite ordinal arithmetic done?
Sep 10, 2024 · The order type of $\alpha +\beta$ is always the order of the disjoint union with $\alpha$ preceding $\beta$, whether the ordinals are finite, transfinite, limit ordinals, or not …
Why transfinite induction only works on well-ordered set?
Jul 16, 2023 · Could you please help me to know why transfinite induction only works on well-ordered set and not arbitrary set ? Why the fact that every susbset has a least element is …
elementary set theory - Transfinite Sets & The Countability of The ...
Oct 1, 2013 · Transfinite Sets & The Countability of The Primes. Ask Question Asked 12 years, 2 months ago Modified 12 years, 2 months ago
Is this a valid basis for a transfinite number system?
Apr 30, 2024 · I've been curious about transfinite number systems including infinite ordinals, hyperreals, and surreal numbers. The hyperreals in particular seem particularly appealing for …