Latex Definition and 999 Threads

Hi! I would like to have larger verts, representating abs, you can see for yourself how ugly this looks: \dfrac{d\sigma }{d\Omega } (\pi ^+ \text{p}) = \dfrac{1}{k^2}\left[ \vert a^{\tfrac{3}{2}}_{0,\tfrac{1}{2}} + \left( 2a^{\tfrac{3}{2}}_{1,\tfrac{3}{2}} + a^{\tfrac{3}{2}}_{1,\tfrac{1}{2}}...

So I love how in PF I can use Latex to communicate the language of Math and Physics to discuss a particular problem effectively. But, sometime I want to discuss outside PF, like via e-mail. Is there any free programs that use Latex that I could insert in a ms word doc and attach? I hate...

Hi. Do you know of any package to draw Coxeter graphs and Dynkin diagrams in LaTeX directly? Currently I'm taking Lie-algebra's and working out my assignment in (PDF)-LaTeX. I need to draw a simple Coxeter graph / Dynkin diagram, like the following: O==o--o--o--o--o==O where o indicates an...

Hello. I use LaTeX a lot for homework and stuff like that. I also use it to email questions and stuff like that to proffessors. Anyway, i am pretty proficient at it and its syntax but sometimes it gets hard to make equations. On my mac, i often use Grapher (a surprisingly powerful built in...

I have very large equations that I need to solve using numerical techniques. The equations are in latex. From these now I need to form matrix in fortran and then continue the solution procedure in fortran. Can anyone advice how I can do this conversion from latex code to fortran code. The number...

I'm using TeXnic center and I'm trying to figure out how to display figures in LaTex, but all I'm getting is a blank space. (No errors, though. Also, I haven't had problems with ordinary LaTeX stuff.) \documentclass{article} \usepackage{amsfonts} \usepackage{amsmath} \usepackage{amssymb}...

How can you create tabs in WinEdt for LaTeX on a PDF file? When I write a proof, I want it to be indented in by one tab. How do I do that? Note: The simple press tab does not work.

Long time lurker, first time poster, and I'm embarrassed that my first post is a request. I'm in the process of creating a website which will require being able to post mathematical formulae by the public, and the best solution I've thought of for this is the same LaTeX solution that this forum...

Is it possible to have some sort of setup where plain text typing can be converted to latex? It can sometimes be annoying to try and analyze posts that have long equations and so on. Most new users to PF probably arent even aware of the latex setup that we currently have. Much less try and learn...

Hi everyone. Out of a personal need to send complicated equations to my Physics classmates over instant messenger, I've pieced together a LaTeX enabled web-based chat system. Two people can go to the website, enter a chat room, and chat with standard LaTeX math. It's at...

how can i include paragraphs into my latex-coding w/o it looking ugly or me having to use dashed-lines to separate words for example, this looks ugly!

Greg, a heads up on a possibly isolated bug. https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?p=1464263#post1464263 The TeX appearing in the poll options is different for different folks. And it appears we're all seeing TeX we've posted before.

Chating with latex?? hi,... I am new in the forum but I am into research for a while now,... I was wandering if there was any piece of software which capabilities to chat and send latex content that is compiled and shown as an image. It would be preferable for windows but linux is Ok too. I...

Does anyone know the symbol for a vertical subset symbol?? i.e the equivalent of \subseteq but which points up (i also need one which points down)?? Thank for the help

Hey guys, So I've Latex'd some papers and assignments in the past, but something that's always daunted me is how to make those snazzy custom figures that the TAs always make in their homework solution writeups. Is there some program that most people use to make their diagrams that they then...

I think the title says it all - believe me I have googled for days on end but is there anyone who knows how to easily explain how some colleges have different stlyes of fonts and operators in their pdf math outputs? I use scientific workplace, and I would like to know how to integrate different...

Homework Statement a. How do I write vectors bold within displaymath and frac. I want Phi, r and r_1 bold. But get G M_1 bold as well = bad. b. How do I use arrows instead of the bold notation? The Attempt at a Solution \begin{displaymath} a1. textbf{\Phi(r)} = -\frac{G M_1}{|...

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=63188 What makes some of the latex appear smoother than other? In that thread hellfire has smoother latex, than Tipi has.

I am looking for a site that I can type in LaTeX commands and then link it to a friend by email?? Like I want to show a proof and then link it to a friend. Anyone able to help?

hi, I'm trying to put a graph generated in maple into a latex document, but I have no experience using either program. So far I've been able to save my maple plot in postscript format, and based on various online tutorials I've included the \usepackage{graphics} comand after...

What is this LaTeX thing people post about?

I don't know if this is the forum to write this, but I would just like to give firstly some encouragement to the moderators of Physics Forums : you are doing a great job! This is a remarkable resource. I have subscribed to several of the RSS feeds for the forums, which I find very handy...

Hi, I recently switched to Mac. Having a science and engineering background, I've developed an affinity for LaTeX. I downloaded the MacTeX-2007 package, which includes the actual TeX distribution, as well as some "front end" software (TeXShop). It also includes a nifty utility called LateXiT...

Latex - how to get non-italic UK "pound" sign I'm using MikTex. When I do \usepackage{times} and then use \pound or \textsterling in non-maths mode, I get the italic version of the "pound" symbol from the Times Roman font. I want a non-italic pound symbol. I also get this message in...

Hello, How can I put latex output in a powerpoint slide?

Hi! I need some help with latex. I need to draw Feynman diagrams and it seems that the package feynmfm relies on Metafont, which I really don't even have the slightest idea as how to use it. Anyway, I tried to find a good tutorial on the subject (metafont) but it looks like i will need some...

When I compile the following latex code on my computer, the subscript of the first row and the superscript of the second row overlap. Is there any way to make the rows farther apart? \begin{array}{ccccc} \cos^2\phi_y^1 - \cos^2\phi_x^1 & \cos^2\phi^1_z - \cos^2\phi_x^1 & 2\cos\phi_x^1...

I apologize if this has been answered already or if it does not belong here, but I have a question about LaTeX in blogs. At some point, someone (prevect? or Robphy? I am not sure) posted a blog entry saying that LaTeX now worked and a couple of equations were shown. Now I posted an entry...

Hi! How can i write chemistry formulas in LaTeX ? Such as: MgC_12 etc... It does not look good if it is done in math-environment...:rolleyes:

i need to use latex from web. does anyones knows where i can find a good tutorial or other? in particular how to use latex by apache. thank you

Hi guys, I want to write up some math and have the following code: \begin{align} L_{A}(s)&=V(A,0)-V(A,s) \\ &=\int_{t=A}^{T(A)+A-\alpha S_{A}}e^{-r(t-A)}W_{t}dt - \int_{t=A}^{T(A)+A-\alpha (S_{A}+s)}e^{-r(t-A)}W_{t}dt \\ &=\int^{T(A)+A-\alpha...

The LaTex pop-up that results from clicking on a LaTeX block sometimes has syntax different from the original post for example, \psi(x,t) = \int{U(x,t;xsingle-quote,tsingle-quote)\psi(xsingle-quote,tsingle-quote)dxsingle-quote} is from recent post of mine. It would be nice if all of...

I bet some of you can type super fast in LaTeX, but unfortunately, I cannot. I can type fast words but not numbers and all of the other symbols. I just do not know what fingers I should use to push the buttons like: [ ] / \ ( ) ^ { } etc... What's the fastest way to type in LaTeX? Please...

From what I have read from the web, it seems that a number of LaTeX-editors cannot work properly with Windows Vista. Actually which editor is better for vista? Thank you~

I have just installed TexnixCenter And Mikktex - the entire Protext package bt i can't seem to find a way to veiw the document in output form ( pdf/ ps) Thanks

Why LaTeX looks like \iint~dxdy instead http://img73.imageshack.us/img73/2185/a8bcb9add8d3204753ec1bakd3.gif ??

Latex is way too clunky. Can I use Maple to compose the math that I put in my posts? I like the WYSIWYG method of inputing math that it offers because I can't think in those lines of Latex code.

I just noticed, that the latex doesn't get generated, when I look my own message, that I sent in private. This is unpleasant, I cannot see if I put typos there or not. Is there some particularly good reason, why latex doesn't get generated in previewing, and in this case?

Hey all, Just wanted to let you know I finished installing the code that enables LaTeX preview. Try it out and let me know if you find any bugs. - Warren

Using Latex on PF has now never been easier! Thanks to the hard work of member https://www.physicsforums.com/member.php?u=40201". For the meantime I am interested in any performance issues you may have related to the feature.

:cry::cry::cry::cry: I've been trying for a long time to use graphics on my pdf file, using latex, but I cannot succeed. I've used mathematica to save my graphics as .eps files, and when I insert the commands in LaTeX as follows: \begin{figure} \includegraphics[width=8cm]{sinx.eps}\\...

Let's say I want to use four separate images as a single figure with four parts (A, B, C and D, respectively). I could use a graphics tool and create one figure from those four images. However, I am wondering if there is a convenient way to simply put the four images together as a single...

I just wrote my first blog entry (just a short test) but it seems that Latex does not work. I simply get a message it is generating but no result is ever given. Is Latex not supported in blog entries? :cry: MJ Oh, never mind I just saw that there is already a topic open on this issue...

Whats "LaTeX " is it formula writing software for the forum? - sounds useful David

Hey, is there any program that's easy to use for writing formulas on the computer (I'm thinking like a drag and drop type deal), preferably one that translates the formula to LaTex? I'm on Mac OS X. but I'm sure there has to be a web applet somewhere on the net that does this? thanks!

Do you guys LaTeX your math/science notes and homework, so that its neat and you have a record of it?

I want to preview my latex code before postin. The reason why i ask this is becaise everytime i preview the post the message says wait for the code to be generated. I have been waiting sometimes for a long time but to no avail. If instead i directly post it then the codin comes out immediately...

Hi guys, Basically I need to have 2 lines underneath a sum, but when I use the {\ substack} command it makes no difference. Any ideas how I can remedy this?

Hi people, I am totally crap with computers and I have tried numerous times to install a LaTeX program onto my computer and each time it doesn't seem to work, for whatever reason. There always seems to be extra files to download and I am totally lost as to what I actually need. Could...

I'm not really sure what to put this thread since the old latex thread has been closed down, so feel free to move it to wherever is appropriate Eva et al. I'm writing a report in latex and I need my equations to be numbered according to which section they are in. For example the first...