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The discussion centers around the request for LaTeX code to create a specific symbol resembling a combination of a smile and a frown, used in Bloch's "The Real Numbers and Real Analysis" for an equivalence relation. The symbol is identified as \asymp, which can be found in the Quick LaTeX element under the Algebra section. Participants also mention the utility of Detexify, a tool for recognizing handwritten LaTeX symbols, and suggest integrating it into the editor for easier access. The conversation includes light banter and a mention of seeking additional resources from other forums.
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In Bloch: The Real Numbers and Real Analysis we find, in the discussion on the construction of the rational numbers, a symbol for an equivalence relation that looks like a combination of a \smile and a \frown ... the symbol appears in Definition 1.5.1 and Lemma 1.5.2 below ... View attachment 7026Can anyone tell me the Latex code to form this symbol ...?

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We have it as a symbol in our Quick $\LaTeX$ element, in the Algebra section, with the toolltip "Asymptotic To"...the code is:

\asymp

which produces:

$$\asymp$$
 
MarkFL said:
We have it as a symbol in our Quick $\LaTeX$ element, in the Algebra section, with the toolltip "Asymptotic To"...the code is:

\asymp

which produces:

$$\asymp$$
Thanks Mark ...

Must go to the Linear and Abstract Algebra forum and get the guide ... the guide I have been using is the one from MHF ...

Peter
 

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MarkFL said:
This is what I meant:
Sorry Mark ... my silly confusion ...

... or since you guys are in the USA ... should I say, my bad ...

Peter
 
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