[FIXED] How to implement infinity in Java?

Issue

Does Java have anything to represent infinity for every numerical data type? How is it implemented such that I can do mathematical operations with it?

E.g.

int myInf = infinity; //However it is done
myInf + 5; //returns infinity
myInf*(-1); //returns negative infinity

I have tried using very large numbers, but I want a proper, easy solution.

Solution

double supports Infinity

double inf = Double.POSITIVE_INFINITY;
System.out.println(inf + 5);
System.out.println(inf - inf); // same as Double.NaN
System.out.println(inf * -1); // same as Double.NEGATIVE_INFINITY

prints

Infinity
NaN
-Infinity

note: Infinity - Infinity is Not A Number.

Answered By - Peter Lawrey

Answer Checked By - Marilyn (PHPFixing Volunteer)