This is a latex math reference sheet which is geared toward writing scientific papers.

Math mode

Standard LATEX

Textstyle: \(x^2 + 4\) $\leadsto x^2 + 4$ as part of the text.

Displaystyle: \[ x^2 + 4 \] $\leadsto$ separat line, centered

Equation: \begin{equation} . . . \end{equation}\label{name }.

Markdown Math Mode (TEX)

Textstyle: $... $

Displaystyle: $$...$$ separat line, centered

$$\lambda := lim_ {x_1 \rightarrow \infty}\int_{x_0}^{x_1}\frac{f(\frac{t}{2})}{\sqrt[n]{t^2+\sin^2{t}}}$$

Important Symbols in Math

Greek and Hebrew letters

Math constructs

Delimiters

Use the pair \left and \right to match height of delimiters s1 and s2 to the height of their contents, e.g., \left| expr \right| \left\{ expr \right\} \left\Vert expr \right.

Variable-sized symbols

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Standard Function Names

Binary Operation/Relation Symbols

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2

3

4

Arrow Symbols

1

2

3

4

Miscellaneous symbols

Math mode accents

Array environment, examples

Other Styles (math mode only)

Font sizes

Text Mode: Accents and Symbols

Refercence