[Throughout this question, assume the axiom of choice.]
Let κ,λ and μ be cardinals. Define κ+λ,κλ and κλ. What does it mean to say κ⩽λ ? Show that (κλ)μ=κλμ. Show also that 2κ>κ.
Assume now that κ and λ are infinite. Show that κκ=κ. Deduce that κ+λ=κλ=max{κ,λ}. Which of the following are always true and which can be false? Give proofs or counterexamples as appropriate. (i) κλ=2λ; (ii) κ⩽λ⟹κλ=2λ; (iii) κλ=λκ.