[HM] symbol for infinity

Subject: [HM] symbol for infinity
From: Eric Detrez (edetrez@e-math.ams.org)
Date: Sun Jan 02 2000 - 17:06:29 EST

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Hello

I'm looking for the origin of the symbol for infinity (oo).
Who introduced this notation? And is there any signification?

Thanks

E. DETREZ
Math PC* Lycee Faidherbe Lille

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