The forum discussion focuses on the need to correct the notation of logarithms in a document about complex numbers. Participants emphasize replacing "log" with "\log" or "\ln" for clarity and consistency. Greg's ability to edit the document has been restored, allowing for these changes to be made. Additionally, there is a mention of a common error where "principle" is used instead of "principal," highlighting the importance of precise terminology in mathematical writing.
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If Greg restores ability to edit, I am willing to do this within all latex brackets. Where I just refer to log as text, I would rather not, but could be persuaded.dextercioby said:Hi, I know you worked a lot to write it, but can you at least replace log with \log everywhere, or ideally with \ln? Thank you!
Isn't the complex logarithm traditionally denoted ##\log##, not ##\ln##?dextercioby said:Hi, I know you worked a lot to write it, but can you at least replace log with \log everywhere, or ideally with \ln? Thank you!
I noticed in a couple of places you used principle where you meant principal.PAllen said:I'll wait to see if any other requests for improvement come in, so I can do all at once.
Thanks!vela said:Isn't the complex logarithm traditionally denoted ##\log##, not ##\ln##?
I noticed in a couple of places you used principle where you meant principal.
It depends on what you consider "tradition". The official use in the US (which is not my country, btw) is the NIST one:vela said:Isn't the complex logarithm traditionally denoted ##\log##, not ##\ln##?
I noticed in a couple of places you used principle where you meant principal.