Quantum mechanics: Latex and Box Notation

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the use of box notation in LaTeX for representing quantum states, specifically how to format these states so that they appear underneath their respective boxes. The conversation includes technical aspects of LaTeX coding and formatting techniques.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks guidance on how to format quantum states using box notation in LaTeX.
  • Another participant suggests using an array or matrix to achieve the desired formatting, providing an example code snippet.
  • Subsequent replies express appreciation for the provided solution and inquire about the specific code used.
  • Additional resources for learning LaTeX are mentioned, including a link to a crash course.

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Participants generally agree on the approach of using an array for formatting, but there is no explicit consensus on the best method, as the initial question remains open to further exploration.

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Some participants express uncertainty about the use of boxes for notation and the specifics of LaTeX formatting, indicating a potential need for further clarification on these topics.

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This discussion may be useful for individuals interested in LaTeX formatting, particularly in the context of quantum mechanics and related notation.

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Does anyone know how to do box notation in Latex, I've got this:

Li \quad \boxed{\uparrow \downarrow} \quad \boxed{\uparrow\;} \qquad
1s 2s

But I want the quantum states to appear underneath their respective boxes?
 
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shyguy79 said:
Does anyone know how to do box notation in Latex, I've got this:

Li \quad \boxed{\uparrow \downarrow} \quad \boxed{\uparrow\;} \qquad
1s 2s

But I want the quantum states to appear underneath their respective boxes?

I'm not familiar with using boxes for notation, but I suppose it looks reasonable. How about using an array/matrix?

\begin{array}{ccc} <br /> Li &amp; \boxed{\uparrow \downarrow} &amp; \quad \boxed{\uparrow\;} \\<br /> &amp; 1s &amp; 2s <br /> \end{array}
 
Thanks ... Looks good what is the code for that?
 
shyguy79 said:
Thanks ... Looks good what is the code for that?
Right click my equation, and it gives you an option to show the equation in Tex Commands.

For more general information, there is a link in my signature that directs you to a some LaTex crash coarse, that is useful for this forum. The arrays and matrices are toward the end of the document.
 
Thats brilliant, thank you!
 

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