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I have been looking for the first appearance of the Conway base 13 function in the literature, but the only thing I have found is the wikipedia article whose unique element in the bibliography I cannot find in the given place. And after searching, I have not found any clue in the Internet about its first appearance or original article. Any help?

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Have you considered emailing John Conway? He could probably point you to the paper where he defined it. He's at Princeton, check the math department webpage. – Craig Nov 4 '11 at 12:47
I will try to do that. – Iasafro Maesman Nov 4 '11 at 18:09

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As Craig said you could email him or talk to him at this summer school this very summer.

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I have sent an e-mail last year, but I dind't received an answer. – Iasafro Maesman Apr 16 at 18:08
@IasafroMaesman This is rather normal, he is extremely busy and I don't think he personally checks his email. With due respect I think your question is too trivial for him, unless you talk to him in person. Do think about the summer opportunity though, I know he will be there for sure. – mezhang Apr 16 at 22:37
I am sure that he is busy, and that my e-mail can pass without attention. Unfortunately I cannot go there in summer. Thus, if somebody else goes there, feel free to ask. – Iasafro Maesman Apr 17 at 21:52

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