LaTeX symbol for variations in calculus of variations

binbagsss · Mar 28, 2015

The functional one used for variations in calculus of variations.
Had a google, can't seem to find.

Thanks a lot.

OldEngr63 · Mar 28, 2015

A variation is usually denoted with the lower case Greek delta, δ. This particular font used at PF is somewhat stylized, and looks a bit odd, but I doubt that anyone will misunderstand what is intended.

robphy · Mar 28, 2015

FYI... Great tool: http://detexify.kirelabs.org/classify.html

LaTeX symbol for variations in calculus of variations

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