MathJax, already in use here, now in AIP journals

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the announcement of a partnership between MathJax and AIP Publishing, focusing on the integration of MathJax into AIP journals and its implications for displaying mathematical content across various platforms, including Physics Forums.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants highlight the capabilities of MathJax as an open-source JavaScript display engine that enhances the rendering of mathematics in modern browsers.
  • It is noted that users can copy equations from AIP’s online journal articles and paste them into various platforms, including Physics Forums, Word, LaTeX documents, and calculation software like Maple and Mathematica.
  • Participants mention that MathJax supports STIX fonts, which may improve rendering speed for mathematical content.
  • There is a discussion about the relationship between participants and MathJax developers, with one participant offering to relay messages to the developers.
  • One participant identifies themselves as the Director of Training at Design Science, providing context about their involvement in the discussion.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the functionality and benefits of MathJax, but there is no significant disagreement or competing views presented in the discussion.

Contextual Notes

Some limitations include the lack of detailed technical specifications regarding the implementation of MathJax in AIP journals and potential user experiences that may vary across different platforms.

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We are happy to announce a new partnership between MathJax and AIP Publishing. MathJax is an open-source JavaScript display engine that produces high-quality math in all modern browsers, without plug-ins or other special set-up requirements, which is why it works so great on Physics Forums.

MathJax let's users copy equations from AIP’s online journal articles and paste them directly into Physics Forums, as well as Word and LaTeX documents, science blogs, MathType, and research wikis. Equations can also be copied and pasted into calculation software like Maple, Mathematica, and others. MathJax supports the use of STIX fonts, which will improve MathJax’s speed when rendering mathematics.

The press release has been http://www.mathjax.org/2011/11/28/news/aip-online-journals-mathjax/.
 
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Greg, I'm not a developer, but I'm in contact with them throughout the week. Anything I can pass along?
 
I'm the Director of Training at Design Science. I've updated my profile to reflect that. Not required, I know, but in the interest of full disclosure...
 
bobm said:
I'm the Director of Training at Design Science. I've updated my profile to reflect that. Not required, I know, but in the interest of full disclosure...

Very good, welcome! I sent you a PM FYI.
 

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