Latex Definition and 999 Threads

I'm having some trouble with LaTex. Here is the LaTex code: \frac{1}{q_{2}} = \frac{A q_{1} + B}{C q_{1} + D} And it should produce this: \frac{1}{q_{2}} = \frac{A q_{1} + B}{C q_{1} + D} Here, it's produced just fine. But in TeXnicCenter, it produces this instead...

Hi Folks, I want to write a system of equations in latex. The equations is something similar as follows, http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3081/2466547973_636ea6137f_o.jpg Generally, its ok to write system of equations in latex. But i don't have any idea how can I place the dots like what you...

Hi folks, Quick LaTex question: the following code produces a space before "Depth..." in the second row. How on Earth do I make it go away? \begin{table} \centering \caption{Possible definitions of critical depth or thickness for traction-exerting cells on 2-D substrates.}...

Hi, I don't know if this is the right place for my question, but here goes... I was wondering if it is possible to use Latex to type formules (just like on this forum) in Word 2007. I am now using either MathType or the built in equation editor but I think they're too much of a hassle...

take home exam urgent latex help! hi! i don't know anything about latex, but i need pictures a matrix: it is a tridiagonal matrix with (1-2lambda) on the main diagonal (except for the last row where it's 1-lambda) and lambdas above and below: [(1-2*lambda) lambda 0 0 ........ 0]...

[SOLVED] latex question When I compile that with the texnic center, the numbering the bibliography is messed up. Does anyone know why?

Hey guys. This might not be the right place for this, but any ideas on how I can use a vertical bar to represent evaluation in LaTeX? Example \displaystyle \frac{d}{dt} |_{t=0} f(t) I would like the vertical bar to be the size of the differential. I've tried using \left|, \right|...

[SOLVED] spell check latex Is it possible to use spell check when writing in latex using the texnic center?

\mathbf{\mu} What is used to execute latex on this website? When I type that into TeXnic center and compile it without MikTex, it is not bold on my computer.

Hi, I am new to LaTeX and am having trouble putting images up on a document; I am using TeXnicCenter (in it u can use .jpg or .pnp files aprently but not .ps). i use \usepackage(graphicx) ... \insertgraphic(sample.jpg) which I thought should be enough to display the image. compiling...

is there anyway of doing bra-ket notation in latex?

[SOLVED] Latex Bibliography Whenever I create a bibliography in latex using \bibliographystyle{plain} \begin{thebibliography}{1} \bibitem{Reference 1}Details about Reference 1 \bibitem{Reference 2}Details about Reference 2 \end{thebibliography} It puts the title `References'...

[SOLVED] inexact differential in latex Does anyone know how to make an inexact differential in latex?

I don't even know how to put integration signs on this someone help, this is ridiculous lol

Couldn't think of a better place to post this. I'm writing a document in latex that has several very large equations in it. I can split them up so that they take up two or three lines using the \begin{split} command or \begin{align} command, but If I need to split a line that is contained within...

Can someone explain what Djvu (.djvu files) is, and I notice there are several versions one can get- which one should I download if I have Windows XP? Also, I need to get Latex to create equations- which version should i download and how do I go about it? Also, can you recommend a text that...

Someone sent me a private message with LaTeX in it. The images are never of the formula that the messanger wrote, but instead of a formula I've recently seen. Reloading the image doesn't help (that works for images in the main forums) -- and the image I actually see has changed over time...

Hi everyone I am a new member of this forum and I wonder how can I use those Latex codes for mathematical slymbol displays? I try typing those codes but it came out just the way I type them, do i need to install something before I can use those codes?

I hope this is the correct section, I don't see why not? I want to increase my line spacing JUST for my title and nowhere else. The only line spacing change command I can find is a global one. Any help?

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How to wrap more than one figures with text in latex?

[SOLVED] latex question How do you get a cube, fourth, fifth root in latex? I mean how do you get a little 3 to appear in the upper left next to the square root sign?

Hello, I have a simple question on formatting with LaTex. I use the MiKTeX 2.6 package and write the code in TeXnicCenter. What I want is for a paragraph to be on the bottom of the page. My teacher wants the abstract on the cover page. So I have my name and the experiment name on the...

Dear everyone, would you be so kind to help me with the small problem, which you might find funny as well (or it's usual, banal?..).. the thing is that i currently work on my PhD, and want to increase the number of pages in easy way, you know.. in other words i try to enlarge the figures! o:)...

I've tried Google, but since I'm not sure on what the command is actually called, I'm having some difficulties finding this command. What it does is to remove the page number on the page with the title and abstract, yet keep the internal structure unchanged, that is, the page after the front...

How do i go about writing IEEE papers in Latex do i need to download some additional files for it , Or whts the syantax to write IEEE format papers

Hey I'm typing out my math homework, and I've run into some notation that I'm kind of confused about: I need to know how to show the bounds of an integral after you've taken the antiderivative. Kind of like this: Integral (bounds: 0 to 2) of x^2 = [1/3x^3] (0 to 2). The actual...

I would like to get some kind of typesetting software for my Macbook. Anyone use one on theirs who could point me in the right direction? If possible, keep the technical terms to a minimum:redface: I get lost in them easily ;) Thanks, Casey

Hey, Is there a way of using this program or a similar one to write in microsoft word, or is it only available online? I'm just interested as I have heard people taking notes on their laptops using it. Thank you.

Hey folks, I plan to use a figure from a paper (Hubble diagram for type 1a supernova demonstrating accelerated expansion).' I'm want to put the image in a \LaTeX document. Of course, I could use the Snapshot tool in Adobe reader and then grab the image and import into photoshop say then...

I am not sure if this is the right place to post a Latex question. If not, tell me where I should go. I would like to put equations inside a box. Now, I have found two ways to do this butthey work only for single line equations. The best method is to simply put the equations between boxed...

Hi ! I did search the forum and don't found any thread about this questions: it is possible to chance the size of the latex characters? I know that if we use the word "itex" instead of "tex" the characters become smaller (to fit the font text size I think), but if we want to make the...

Is there a Latex reference for new users? I was unable to figure out how to post an infinite integral with which I need help. I got the integral sign to post and also the upper boundary but could not get the integrand or lower boundary to appear correctly. thanks

Hi! I would like to have larger verts, representating abs, you can see for yourself how ugly this looks: \dfrac{d\sigma }{d\Omega } (\pi ^+ \text{p}) = \dfrac{1}{k^2}\left[ \vert a^{\tfrac{3}{2}}_{0,\tfrac{1}{2}} + \left( 2a^{\tfrac{3}{2}}_{1,\tfrac{3}{2}} + a^{\tfrac{3}{2}}_{1,\tfrac{1}{2}}...

So I love how in PF I can use Latex to communicate the language of Math and Physics to discuss a particular problem effectively. But, sometime I want to discuss outside PF, like via e-mail. Is there any free programs that use Latex that I could insert in a ms word doc and attach? I hate...

Hi. Do you know of any package to draw Coxeter graphs and Dynkin diagrams in LaTeX directly? Currently I'm taking Lie-algebra's and working out my assignment in (PDF)-LaTeX. I need to draw a simple Coxeter graph / Dynkin diagram, like the following: O==o--o--o--o--o==O where o indicates an...

Hello. I use LaTeX a lot for homework and stuff like that. I also use it to email questions and stuff like that to proffessors. Anyway, i am pretty proficient at it and its syntax but sometimes it gets hard to make equations. On my mac, i often use Grapher (a surprisingly powerful built in...

I have very large equations that I need to solve using numerical techniques. The equations are in latex. From these now I need to form matrix in fortran and then continue the solution procedure in fortran. Can anyone advice how I can do this conversion from latex code to fortran code. The number...

I'm using TeXnic center and I'm trying to figure out how to display figures in LaTex, but all I'm getting is a blank space. (No errors, though. Also, I haven't had problems with ordinary LaTeX stuff.) \documentclass{article} \usepackage{amsfonts} \usepackage{amsmath} \usepackage{amssymb}...

How can you create tabs in WinEdt for LaTeX on a PDF file? When I write a proof, I want it to be indented in by one tab. How do I do that? Note: The simple press tab does not work.

Long time lurker, first time poster, and I'm embarrassed that my first post is a request. I'm in the process of creating a website which will require being able to post mathematical formulae by the public, and the best solution I've thought of for this is the same LaTeX solution that this forum...

Is it possible to have some sort of setup where plain text typing can be converted to latex? It can sometimes be annoying to try and analyze posts that have long equations and so on. Most new users to PF probably arent even aware of the latex setup that we currently have. Much less try and learn...

Hi everyone. Out of a personal need to send complicated equations to my Physics classmates over instant messenger, I've pieced together a LaTeX enabled web-based chat system. Two people can go to the website, enter a chat room, and chat with standard LaTeX math. It's at...

how can i include paragraphs into my latex-coding w/o it looking ugly or me having to use dashed-lines to separate words for example, this looks ugly!

Greg, a heads up on a possibly isolated bug. https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?p=1464263#post1464263 The TeX appearing in the poll options is different for different folks. And it appears we're all seeing TeX we've posted before.

Chating with latex?? hi,... I am new in the forum but I am into research for a while now,... I was wandering if there was any piece of software which capabilities to chat and send latex content that is compiled and shown as an image. It would be preferable for windows but linux is Ok too. I...

Does anyone know the symbol for a vertical subset symbol?? i.e the equivalent of \subseteq but which points up (i also need one which points down)?? Thank for the help

Hey guys, So I've Latex'd some papers and assignments in the past, but something that's always daunted me is how to make those snazzy custom figures that the TAs always make in their homework solution writeups. Is there some program that most people use to make their diagrams that they then...

I think the title says it all - believe me I have googled for days on end but is there anyone who knows how to easily explain how some colleges have different stlyes of fonts and operators in their pdf math outputs? I use scientific workplace, and I would like to know how to integrate different...