Info Request: "Latex Search Engine"?

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses the search for a specific type of search engine that allows users to search using mathematical symbols and LaTeX notation. Participants explore various tools and methods for conducting such searches, including potential websites and search strategies.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant recalls a site that allows searching with math symbols but cannot remember its name or address.
  • Another participant suggests using Google to search with LaTeX, but expresses that it does not work well based on personal experience.
  • A suggestion is made to use WolframAlpha as a potential tool for mathematical searches.
  • Detexify is mentioned as a tool that allows users to draw symbols to obtain LaTeX code, although it may not fully meet the original request.
  • A link to a specific LaTeX search engine is provided, which may align with the initial inquiry.
  • A reference to a discussion on Math Stack Exchange regarding searching for formula expressions is shared for further exploration.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the specific search engine being sought. Multiple suggestions are provided, but there is no agreement on a single solution that meets the original request.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty about the effectiveness of suggested tools and methods, indicating that their experiences may vary. The discussion reflects a range of approaches without resolving the initial inquiry.

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Hi All,'
I remember there was a site where one could search using math symbols, like > , and Math terms. Anyone know what the name/address of that site is?
Thanks.
 
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No, I am looking for a search engine that allows for the use of Math symbols to do searches, so that, e.g., I can search for is e^ cosx harmonic , or I can use Latex to ask about L^p ( ##L^p ## ) spaces during the search.
 
Just type the latex into Google?
 
MrAnchovy said:
Just type the latex into Google?
Doesn't work that well in my experience. I remember that there was a search engine like that, I just can't remember neither its name nor url.
 
MrAnchovy said:
Just type the latex into Google?
Doesn't work that well in my experience. I remember that there was a search engine like that, I just can't remember neither its name nor url.
 
I think you may be looking for WolframAlpha:

http://www.wolframalpha.com

Try that. In any case, a very cool search engine for just about anything that is in any way quantifiable. You can lose hours at a time just messing around with it.

diogenesNY
 
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