LaTeX Writing Feynman slash notation in LaTeX

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The discussion centers on the use of Feynman's slash notation for Dirac spinors in Quantum Field Theory (QFT) and the challenges of implementing this notation in LaTeX documents. A user expresses difficulty in correctly formatting the notation, specifically mentioning that the standard command ##\text{##\slashed{p}##}## results in an error. They inquire about the proper implementation, referencing the LaTeX guide on the forum, which does not include this notation. Another user, Werner, suggests that this information should be added to the LaTeX guide to assist others facing the same issue. The conversation highlights the need for clearer resources on LaTeX formatting for specific scientific notations.
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I started reading QFT recently. With respect to the Dirac spinors, I was introduced to Feynman's slash notation:
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There are sites which say how this can be inserted in LaTeX documents. I checked out the LaTeX guide of PF, but found that it is not listed there. Writing ##\text{##\slashed{p}##} ## gives an error.

How is this notation implemented here?
 
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Code:
##\not\! a##
##\not\! a##
 
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BvU said:
Code:
##\not\! a##
##\not\! a##
Thanks. I believe this should be added to the LaTeX guide.
 
No credit to me, used my friend google to end up in a ##\TeX## forum... (answer by Werner)
 
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