Introducing LaTeX Math Typesetting

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the introduction of LaTeX mathematical typesetting on Physics Forums, focusing on its implementation, usage, and examples. Participants explore how to effectively use LaTeX for mathematical expressions and share examples of LaTeX code.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • Warren introduces LaTeX typesetting, explaining its markup style and how to include LaTeX graphics in posts.
  • Some participants share additional examples of LaTeX code, demonstrating various mathematical expressions.
  • Warren invites suggestions for LaTeX packages to include, expressing concern about performance impacts from too many packages.
  • One participant inquires about using the LaTeX generator for personal web pages, prompting a discussion about server load and intended use.
  • Another participant expresses enthusiasm for practicing LaTeX by writing equations related to particle interactions.
  • A question arises about formatting subscripts in LaTeX, specifically how to create multi-line subscripts.
  • Participants provide tips on learning LaTeX, including quoting existing code to see how it is written and encouraging practice.
  • Warren reminds participants that clicking on LaTeX images reveals the source code, which can aid in learning.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the usefulness of LaTeX for typesetting mathematics, but there are differing views on its application for personal use outside the forum, with some cautioning against it due to resource concerns.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty about specific LaTeX formatting techniques and the potential performance implications of adding more packages to the forum's LaTeX capabilities.

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  • #752
Test...

A = A'

- Warren
 
  • #753
Test

E = mc^{10}

?
 
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  • #754
This page can be used for unlimited LaTeX previewing and testing. It's a little crude. Still working some details out.

https://www.physicsforums.com/mathjax/test/preview.html
 
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  • #755
{n^3,\color{red}{n^3},n^3}

{n^3,\color{red}{n^3},n^3}

I need to fool around. I'm getting different answers elsewhere besides here and : https://www.physicsforums.com/mathjax/test/preview.html
 
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  • #756
Beer w/Straw said:
{n^3,\color{red}{n^3},n^3}

{n^3,\color{red}{n^3},n^3}

I need to fool around. I'm getting different answers elsewhere besides here and : https://www.physicsforums.com/mathjax/test/preview.html

Try this site for ##\LaTeX## practice:
http://arachnoid.com/latex/
(instant feedback and no tags required)
 
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  • #757
edit: nvm I figured it out
 
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  • #758
Greg Bernhardt said:
This page can be used for unlimited LaTeX previewing and testing. It's a little crude. Still working some details out.

https://www.physicsforums.com/mathjax/test/preview.html
Pressing return makes a newline. It does not render it.
 
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  • #759
Hi to all, I'm Newbie in this forum. I'm very glad to join this forum..
 
  • #760
## L_Z = I_Z \omega_Z ##
## \frac{1+2x}{y+3} ##
 
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  • #761
Hello. I apologize if this had been asked already in this thread, I just didn't find it feasible to go through it all. How would I go about changing the math font here? For example, I happen to find times math fonts to be perhaps one of the most beautiful ones out there, so I could I implement it into a post on this site?
 
  • #762
SrVishi said:
How would I go about changing the math font here?
Not sure what you mean by changing the math font, but if you want to learn how to use it, start here: Latex Primer
 
  • #763
It's funny how the primer uses arrays to organize the LaTeX, but doen't show how to use arrays. I think this could be helpful?
 
  • #764
\usepackage
Doc Al said:
Not sure what you mean by changing the math font, but if you want to learn how to use it, start here: Latex Primer
Thanks for the reply! What I mean by changing the math font is that whenever I type an equation on here, it always shows up with the default font which I believe to be called computer modern (I could be totally wrong). I want to instead use a times math font, maybe like STIX or mathptmx, for the math symbols (presuming that this can be done to begin with). I checked out the thread you linked me to, and the only thing I could find on fonts is changing certain symbols to certain special fonts, like changing R into the double struck ##\mathbb{R}##, which isn't what I was looking for.
 
  • #765
Bump (*in great shame*)
 
  • #766
SrVishi said:
What I mean by changing the math font is that whenever I type an equation on here, it always shows up with the default font which I believe to be called computer modern (I could be totally wrong).
Are you using Latex to type your equations?
 
  • #767
Uh, I believe so. I mean, I am inserting my equations in between the pound signs##
 

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