What is the purpose of this symbol?

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The symbol following the approximately equal sign is identified as the German upper case letter J, represented as ##\mathfrak{J}## in mathematical notation. This symbol is often used to denote the imaginary part of a complex number, particularly in contexts involving derivatives along the imaginary axis. The discussion references a specific timestamp in Carl Bender's work, where the symbol is explained in relation to its mathematical significance. The notation ##\Im## is also mentioned as a standard representation for the imaginary part.

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What exactly is the name and operation of the symbol that is found right after the approximately equal sign in the attachment? I have come across it a lot in readings, and I feel like I should clear up what it is.
 

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The imaginary part?
 
What book were you studying? That may give us a clue.
 
The symbol in question is German upper case letter J

On "the approximately equal sign"... watch Carl Bender @ 50:10 - 51:10
 
Dexitify gives ##\Im##. German J looks like ##\mathfrak{J}##.
Agree with micromass. The imaginary part makes sense contextually as well (approximating the derivative along the imaginary axis).
 

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