Why Does LaTeX Show Invalid for Simple Math Inputs?

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The discussion revolves around issues with LaTeX rendering on the forum, specifically why simple mathematical inputs are being flagged as "invalid." Participants are exploring the technical aspects of LaTeX functionality and testing various mathematical expressions.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant reports that their LaTeX consistently shows "invalid" for simple inputs like \theta.
  • Another participant mentions server troubles and references an announcement regarding LaTeX problems.
  • Multiple participants conduct tests with various mathematical expressions, including E=mc^2 and summation formulas, to check the functionality of LaTeX.
  • Several tests are repeated with different mathematical notations, indicating ongoing attempts to diagnose the issue.

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The discussion does not reach a consensus on the cause of the LaTeX issues, as participants are primarily testing and reporting results rather than providing definitive explanations.

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The discussion includes various tests but lacks detailed exploration of the underlying technical issues or specific error messages related to LaTeX rendering.

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I'm back! My fiancee's computer went down after an electrical storm. (She had it plugged into a surge suppressor but there was a lightning strike within 100 yards. Apparently it was not suppressible!)

Anyway, now that I am home I see that my LaTex always gives "invalid" even for something as simple as [ tex ]\theta[ /tex ].
[tex]\theta[/itex]<br /> <br /> Any one know why that is happening?[/tex]
 
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We've had a bit of server trouble Halls. Here is Hoot's announcement about our LaTeX problems.

https://www.physicsforums.com/announcement.php?f=17
 
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Test 7...

[itex]E=mc^5[/itex]
 
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Test 8...

[itex]E=mc^8[/itex]
 
Test 9...

[itex]E=mc^9[/itex]
 
Test...

[itex]E=mc^2[/itex]

-Warren
 
Test:

[itex]2^{14}[/itex]

- Warren
 
Test:

[itex]2^{16}[/itex]
 
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Test:

[itex]2^{16}[/itex]
 
  • #11
Test:

[itex]2^{17}[/itex]
 
  • #12
Test:

[itex]2^{18}[/itex]
 
  • #13
Test:

[itex]2^{20}[/itex]
 
  • #14
Test:

[itex]2^{20} 2^{21}[/itex]
 
  • #15
Test:

[itex] 2^{20} 2^{21}[/itex]
 
  • #16
Another test:

[itex] 2^{20} 2^{21}[/itex]
 
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Testing 11

[tex] \sum_{n=1}^{\infty}\frac{\chi(n) }{n^{s}}=\prod_{p\in\mathbb{P}}\left(\frac{1}{1-\frac{\chi(p)}{p^{s}}}\right)[/tex]

And testing inline:

[itex]E = mc^2 \textrm{some long junk, too}[/itex]

and

[itex]a=b[/itex]

- Warren
 
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Testing trim 3...

[tex] \sum_{n=1}^{\infty}\frac{\chi(n) }{n^{s}}=\prod_{p\in\mathbb{P}}\left(\frac{1}{1-\frac{\chi(p)}{p^{s}}}\right)[/tex]

And testing inline: [itex]E = mc^6[/itex] and [itex]a=c=m=d[/itex]

- Warren
 
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