How do you make the curly L for the LaPlace transform in tex?

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The discussion focuses on creating the curly L symbol for the LaPlace transform in LaTeX. A user suggests using the standard L and italicizing it, but another participant provides a more effective method by using the Alt code. Specifically, holding the Alt key and typing 0163 on the numeric keypad produces the desired curly L (£) symbol, which is a practical solution for users needing this character in their LaTeX documents.

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The closest I've been able to come so far is just italicizing a normal L, but that's lame
 
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you mean this £? if you do its hold alt and type 0163 on the numeric keypad then release alt should do it or alt-0163 for future reference

-Ty
 

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