binbagsss Messages 1,291 Reaction score 12 Thread starter Mar 28, 2015 #1 The functional one used for variations in calculus of variations. Had a google, can't seem to find. Thanks a lot.
The functional one used for variations in calculus of variations. Had a google, can't seem to find. Thanks a lot.
OldEngr63 Gold Member Messages 732 Reaction score 50 Mar 28, 2015 #2 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.
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 Science Advisor Homework Helper Insights Author Gold Member Messages 7,530 Reaction score 3,056 Mar 28, 2015 #3 FYI... Great tool: http://detexify.kirelabs.org/classify.html