Symbol Meaning: \vdots Susceptibility Electric Field

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The symbol "\vdots" represents a vertical ellipsis and is used in the context of equations involving susceptibility and electric fields. In the equation provided, "\overline{P} = \epsilon\chi^{(2)}\vdots\overline{E}", it indicates a relationship between polarization (\overline{P}), permittivity (\epsilon), susceptibility (\chi^{(2)}), and the electric field (\overline{E}). This notation is essential for understanding the mathematical representation of electromagnetic wave interactions.

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What symbol is this??

What does this mean " \vdots "

I don't what its called so I couldn't google it...Its to do with Susceptibility and Electric Field.
 
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(The symbol inside the quotation marks)
 
What context was it used in? Might be clearer if you put down the whole equation / sentance it's used in..
 
Its used like this:

\overline{P} = \epsilon\chi^{(2)}\vdots\overline{E}

(In relation to polarization and susceptibility of an EM wave)
 

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