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Cardinality of the set of real numbers

In set theory, the cardinality of the continuum is the cardinality or "size" of the set of real numbers, sometimes called the continuum. It is an infinite cardinal number and is denoted by or Wikipedia →

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  1. Read the overview: Cardinality of the continuumA 5-minute orientation
  2. Pick up a classic book: Centenary of the Borel ConjectureThe most-reprinted book on the subject
  3. Read the landmark paper: A compact space having the cardinality of the continuum with no convergent sequencesCited 38 times
  4. Go sideways: Cardinal characteristic of the continuumA closely related topic
  5. Go sideways: First uncountable ordinalA closely related topic

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