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hello!
is there a complete list of mathematical notations?
thanks!
is there a complete list of mathematical notations?
thanks!
mather said:hello!
is there a complete list of mathematical notations?
thanks!
SteveL27 said:Lame joke response
- No, by a diagonal argument no list of notations can be complete.
- Yes, but only if the list is inconsistent.
Straightforward response
Wiki's got a decent list.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mathematical_symbols
You can google "math LaTeX" to get many lists of math symbols, like this one:
http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Wiki/index.php/LaTeX:Symbols
Snarky response
Why, is your Google broken?
Philosophical response
No list of mathematical notations can ever be complete as long as math continues to be active research subject. Mathematicians are always inventing new notations to express new ideas or new viewpoints on old ideas. As one striking example, the idea of expressing mathematics using two-dimensional arrow diagrams, aka Category theory, came into existence in the 1940s. You don't see it much as an undergrad, but in higher math it's everywhere. And in just the past twenty years it's started showing up in Computer Science and physics.
Mark44 said:This looks to me like a compete list of responses to questions asking for complete lists of mathematical notation.
A mathematical notation is a system of symbols and rules used to represent mathematical concepts, equations, and operations.
A complete list of mathematical notations is important because it allows for clear and standardized communication in the field of mathematics. It ensures that everyone is using the same symbols and rules, leading to less confusion and more accurate understanding of mathematical concepts.
There is no exact number of mathematical notations as new notations are constantly being developed and existing notations may vary slightly in different fields of mathematics. However, there are thousands of commonly used notations.
Some common mathematical notations include the plus sign (+) for addition, the minus sign (-) for subtraction, the multiplication symbol (x or *) for multiplication, and the division symbol (/ or ÷) for division.
A complete list of mathematical notations can be found in various math textbooks, online resources, and mathematical reference books. It is important to note that different sources may have slightly different lists, so it is best to consult multiple sources for a comprehensive understanding of mathematical notations.