Integral notation with short horizontal line

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the meaning and usage of an integral sign with a short horizontal line drawn on it, particularly in the context of mathematical notation and LaTeX typesetting. The scope includes theoretical understanding and practical application in typesetting.

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  • Technical explanation, Mathematical reasoning, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the meaning of an integral sign with a short horizontal line.
  • Another participant suggests that it represents the mean, providing a formula involving the measure of a set.
  • Several participants express interest in how to correctly type this notation using LaTeX.
  • One participant mentions the command \fint for the notation, noting the requirement of the AMS math package.
  • Another participant corrects the previous claim about the AMS math package, stating that the \fint command is not included and that the esint package must be used instead.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is no consensus on the meaning of the integral sign with a short horizontal line, as participants propose different interpretations. Additionally, there is a disagreement regarding the correct LaTeX package needed to typeset this notation.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not fully resolved the definitions or implications of the notation discussed, and there are differing views on the appropriate LaTeX packages to use.

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What does it mean when an integral sign has a short horizontal line drawn on it?
 
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Is the mean, i.e.

[tex]\frac{1}{|\Omega|}\int_\Omega[/tex]

where [itex]|\Omega|[/itex] is the measure of [itex]\Omega[/itex].
 
Ok. Anyone knowing how to type it with latex? I didn't see it in lshort.pdf (The not so short introduction to LaTex)
 
Ok. Nice.
 
AiRAVATA said:
\fint

But you need to use AMS math package.

A great reference on LaTeX symbols is in the Comprehensive latex symbol list.

fint is not in the AMS math package. You must use esint package.
 

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