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    "# Comprehensive LaTeX in Jupyter Notebooks\n",
    "\n",
    "## 1. Introduction to LaTeX\n",
    "\n",
    "LaTeX is a high-quality typesetting system designed for the production of technical and scientific documentation. Jupyter Notebooks support LaTeX for mathematical equations and formatting.\n",
    "\n",
    "### 1.1 Inline vs. Display Math\n",
    "\n",
    "- Inline math: Enclose LaTeX code in single dollar signs `$...$`\n",
    "- Display math: Enclose LaTeX code in double dollar signs `$$...$$`\n",
    "\n",
    "Example:\n",
    "- Inline: The formula for the area of a circle is `$A = \\pi r^2$` $A = \\pi r^2$.\n",
    "- Display: The quadratic formula is:\n",
    "  `$$x = \\frac{-b \\pm \\sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}$$`\n",
    "  $$x = \\frac{-b \\pm \\sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}$$\n",
    "\n",
    "## 2. Basic LaTeX Syntax\n",
    "\n",
    "### 2.1 Greek Letters\n",
    "\n",
    "Lowercase: $\\alpha, \\beta, \\gamma, \\delta, \\epsilon, \\zeta, \\eta, \\theta, \\iota, \\kappa, \\lambda, \\mu, \\nu, \\xi, \\omicron, \\pi, \\rho, \\sigma, \\tau, \\upsilon, \\phi, \\chi, \\psi, \\omega$\n",
    "\n",
    "`$\\alpha, \\beta, \\gamma, \\delta, \\epsilon, \\zeta, \\eta, \\theta, \\iota, \\kappa, \\lambda, \\mu, \\nu, \\xi, \\omicron, \\pi, \\rho, \\sigma, \\tau, \\upsilon, \\phi, \\chi, \\psi, \\omega$`\n",
    "\n",
    "Uppercase: $\\Gamma, \\Delta, \\Theta, \\Lambda, \\Xi, \\Pi, \\Sigma, \\Upsilon, \\Phi, \\Psi, \\Omega$\n",
    "\n",
    "`$\\Gamma, \\Delta, \\Theta, \\Lambda, \\Xi, \\Pi, \\Sigma, \\Upsilon, \\Phi, \\Psi, \\Omega$`\n",
    "\n",
    "### 2.2 Subscripts and Superscripts\n",
    "\n",
    "- Subscripts: Use underscore `_`\n",
    "- Superscripts: Use caret `^`\n",
    "\n",
    "Examples:\n",
    "- `$x_i` $x_i$ (subscript)\n",
    "- `$x^2$` $x^2$ (superscript)\n",
    "- `$x_i^2` $x_i^2$ (both)\n",
    "\n",
    "For multiple characters, use curly braces:\n",
    "- `$x_{1, 2}$` $x_{1,2}$ \n",
    "- `$e^{-i\\omega t}$` $e^{-i\\omega t}$\n",
    "\n",
    "### 2.3 Fractions\n",
    "\n",
    "Use `\\frac{numerator}{denominator}`: $$\\frac{a}{b}$$\n",
    "\n",
    "For inline fractions, you can use `\\tfrac{}{}` for a more compact representation:\n",
    "\n",
    "Inline fraction: $\\tfrac{1}{2}$ vs display fraction: $\\frac{1}{2}$\n",
    "\n",
    "### 2.4 Roots\n",
    "\n",
    "Square root: `\\sqrt{}`\n",
    "$$\\sqrt{x}$$\n",
    "\n",
    "nth root: `\\sqrt[n]{}`\n",
    "$$\\sqrt[3]{x}$$\n",
    "\n",
    "### 2.5 Sums and Products\n",
    "\n",
    "Sum: `\\sum_{lower}^{upper}`\n",
    "$$\\sum_{i=1}^n i^2 = \\frac{n(n+1)(2n+1)}{6}$$\n",
    "\n",
    "Product: `\\prod_{lower}^{upper}`\n",
    "$$\\prod_{i=1}^n i = n!$$\n",
    "\n",
    "### 2.6 Integrals\n",
    "\n",
    "Single integral: `$$\\int_{a}^{b} f(x) \\,dx$$`\n",
    "$$\\int_{a}^{b} f(x) \\,dx$$\n",
    "\n",
    "Multiple integrals: `$$\\iint_{D} f(x,y) \\,dx\\,dy$$`, `$$\\iiint_{V} f(x,y,z) \\,dx\\,dy\\,dz$$`\n",
    "$$\\iint_{D} f(x,y) \\,dx\\,dy$$\n",
    "$$\\iiint_{V} f(x,y,z) \\,dx\\,dy\\,dz$$\n",
    "\n",
    "Line integral: `$$\\oint_{C} f(z) \\,dz$$`\n",
    "$$\\oint_{C} f(z) \\,dz$$\n",
    "\n",
    "### 2.7 Limits\n",
    "\n",
    "`$$\\lim_{x \\to \\infty} \\frac{1}{x} = 0$$`\n",
    "$$\\lim_{x \\to \\infty} \\frac{1}{x} = 0$$\n",
    "\n",
    "### 2.8 Matrices\n",
    "\n",
    "Use `\\begin{matrix}` and `\\end{matrix}` with `&` to separate columns and `\\\\` for new rows:\n",
    "\n",
    "`$$\n",
    "\\begin{matrix}\n",
    "a & b & c \\\\\n",
    "d & e & f \\\\\n",
    "g & h & i\n",
    "\\end{matrix}\n",
    "$$`\n",
    "\n",
    "$$\n",
    "\\begin{matrix}\n",
    "a & b & c \\\\\n",
    "d & e & f \\\\\n",
    "g & h & i\n",
    "\\end{matrix}\n",
    "$$\n",
    "\n",
    "For brackets, use `pmatrix`, `bmatrix`, `Bmatrix`, `vmatrix`, or `Vmatrix`:\n",
    "\n",
    "`$$\n",
    "\\begin{pmatrix}\n",
    "a & b \\\\\n",
    "c & d\n",
    "\\end{pmatrix}\n",
    "$$`\n",
    "\n",
    "$$\n",
    "\\begin{pmatrix}\n",
    "a & b \\\\\n",
    "c & d\n",
    "\\end{pmatrix}\n",
    "$$\n",
    "\n",
    "`$$\n",
    "\\begin{bmatrix}\n",
    "a & b \\\\\n",
    "c & d\n",
    "\\end{bmatrix}\n",
    "$$`\n",
    "\n",
    "$$\n",
    "\\begin{bmatrix}\n",
    "a & b \\\\\n",
    "c & d\n",
    "\\end{bmatrix}\n",
    "$$\n",
    "\n",
    "### 2.9 Cases\n",
    "\n",
    "`$$\n",
    "f(x) = \n",
    "\\begin{cases}\n",
    "x^2 & \\text{if } x \\geq 0 \\\\\n",
    "-x^2 & \\text{if } x < 0\n",
    "\\end{cases}\n",
    "$$`\n",
    "\n",
    "$$\n",
    "f(x) = \n",
    "\\begin{cases}\n",
    "x^2 & \\text{if } x \\geq 0 \\\\\n",
    "-x^2 & \\text{if } x < 0\n",
    "\\end{cases}\n",
    "$$\n",
    "\n",
    "## 3. Advanced LaTeX\n",
    "\n",
    "### 3.1 Mathematical Symbols\n",
    "\n",
    "- Infinity: `\\infty` $\\infty$\n",
    "- Partial derivative: `\\partial` $\\partial$\n",
    "- Nabla (del): `\\nabla` $\\nabla$\n",
    "- Proportional to: `\\propto` $\\propto$\n",
    "- Approximate: `\\approx` $\\approx$\n",
    "- Not equal: `\\neq` $\\neq$\n",
    "- Less than or equal: `\\leq` $\\leq$\n",
    "- Greater than or equal: `\\geq` $\\geq$\n",
    "- Much less than: `\\ll` $\\ll$\n",
    "- Much greater than: `\\gg` $\\gg$\n",
    "- Element of: `\\in` $\\in$\n",
    "- Not element of: `\\notin` $\\notin$\n",
    "- Subset: `\\subset` $\\subset$\n",
    "- Superset: `\\supset` $\\supset$\n",
    "- Union: `\\cup` $\\cup$\n",
    "- Intersection: `\\cap` $\\cap$\n",
    "- Empty set: `\\emptyset` $\\emptyset$\n",
    "- For all: `\\forall` $\\forall$\n",
    "- Exists: `\\exists` $\\exists$\n",
    "- Does not exist: `\\nexists` $\\nexists$\n",
    "- Logical AND: `\\land` $\\land$\n",
    "- Logical OR: `\\lor` $\\lor$\n",
    "- Logical NOT: `\\neg` $\\neg$\n",
    "\n",
    "### 3.2 Accents and Diacritical Marks\n",
    "\n",
    "- Hat: `\\hat{x}` $\\hat{x}$\n",
    "- Bar: `\\bar{x}` $\\bar{x}$\n",
    "- Vector arrow: `\\vec{x}` $\\vec{x}$\n",
    "- Dot: `\\dot{x}` $\\dot{x}$\n",
    "- Double dot: `\\ddot{x}` $\\ddot{x}$\n",
    "- Tilde: `\\tilde{x}` $\\tilde{x}$\n",
    "\n",
    "### 3.3 Function Names\n",
    "\n",
    "LaTeX provides commands for common function names to ensure proper formatting:\n",
    "\n",
    "`$\\sin x, \\cos x, \\tan x, \\arcsin x, \\arccos x, \\arctan x$`\n",
    "$\\sin x, \\cos x, \\tan x, \\arcsin x, \\arccos x, \\arctan x$\n",
    "\n",
    "`$\\sinh x, \\cosh x, \\tanh x, \\coth x$`\n",
    "$\\sinh x, \\cosh x, \\tanh x, \\coth x$\n",
    "\n",
    "`$\\log x, \\ln x, \\lg x, \\exp x$`\n",
    "$\\log x, \\ln x, \\lg x, \\exp x$\n",
    "\n",
    "`$\\min(x,y), \\max(x,y), \\sup x, \\inf x$`\n",
    "$\\min(x,y), \\max(x,y), \\sup x, \\inf x$\n",
    "\n",
    "`$\\lim_{x\\to0} f(x), \\limsup_{n\\to\\infty} a_n, \\liminf_{n\\to\\infty} a_n$`\n",
    "$\\lim_{x\\to0} f(x), \\limsup_{n\\to\\infty} a_n, \\liminf_{n\\to\\infty} a_n$\n",
    "\n",
    "`$\\det A, \\dim V, \\ker T$`\n",
    "$\\det A, \\dim V, \\ker T$\n",
    "\n",
    "### 3.4 Multiline Equations\n",
    "\n",
    "Use `\\begin{align}` and `\\end{align}` for multi-line equations. Use `&` to align equations and `\\\\` for line breaks:\n",
    "\n",
    "`\\begin{align}\n",
    "(a+b)^2 &= (a+b)(a+b) \\\\\n",
    "        &= a^2 + 2ab + b^2\n",
    "\\end{align}`\n",
    "\n",
    "\\begin{align}\n",
    "(a+b)^2 &= (a+b)(a+b) \\\\\n",
    "        &= a^2 + 2ab + b^2\n",
    "\\end{align}\n",
    "\n",
    "### 3.5 Theorem-like Environments\n",
    "\n",
    "LaTeX provides environments for theorems, lemmas, definitions, etc. In Jupyter, you can simulate these using Markdown:\n",
    "\n",
    "**Theorem 1.** *For any right triangle with hypotenuse c and legs a and b:*\n",
    "\n",
    "`$$a^2 + b^2 = c^2$$`\n",
    "$$a^2 + b^2 = c^2$$\n",
    "\n",
    "**Proof.** Left as an exercise for the reader. □\n",
    "\n",
    "### 3.6 Commutative Diagrams\n",
    "\n",
    "For simple commutative diagrams, you can use the `array` environment:\n",
    "\n",
    "`$$\n",
    "\\begin{array}{ccc}\n",
    "A & \\xrightarrow{f} & B \\\\\n",
    "\\downarrow & & \\downarrow \\\\\n",
    "C & \\xrightarrow{g} & D\n",
    "\\end{array}\n",
    "$$`\n",
    "\n",
    "$$\n",
    "\\begin{array}{ccc}\n",
    "A & \\xrightarrow{f} & B \\\\\n",
    "\\downarrow & & \\downarrow \\\\\n",
    "C & \\xrightarrow{g} & D\n",
    "\\end{array}\n",
    "$$\n",
    "\n",
    "## 4. Best Practices\n",
    "\n",
    "1. Use inline math for short expressions within text.\n",
    "2. Use display math for important equations or longer expressions.\n",
    "3. Always use `\\,` or `\\;` for small spaces, especially in integrals: `\\int f(x) \\,dx`\n",
    "4. Use `\\text{}` for text within math mode.\n",
    "5. Be consistent with your notation throughout your document.\n",
    "\n",
    "## 5. Exercises\n",
    "\n",
    "1. Write the quadratic formula using LaTeX.\n",
    "2. Create a 3x3 matrix with brackets.\n",
    "3. Write a piecewise function for the absolute value of x.\n",
    "4. Write the definition of a limit using proper LaTeX notation.\n",
    "5. Create a system of linear equations using the align environment.\n",
    "6. Write the Taylor series expansion for e^x around x=0.\n",
    "7. Create a commutative diagram for group homomorphisms.\n",
    "8. Write the Schrödinger equation with proper LaTeX formatting.\n",
    "9. Create a chemical equation for the combustion of methane.\n",
    "10. Write the definition of a vector space using LaTeX for mathematical symbols.\n",
    "\n",
    "## 6. Advanced Exercises\n",
    "\n",
    "1. Recreate the following equation using LaTeX:\n",
    "\n",
    "   ![Complex Equation](https://latex.codecogs.com/gif.latex?%5Coint_%7B%5Cpartial%5COmega%7D%20%5Cleft%28%5Cfrac%7B%5Cpartial%20%5Cphi%7D%7B%5Cpartial%20x%7D%20dy%20-%20%5Cfrac%7B%5Cpartial%20%5Cphi%7D%7B%5Cpartial%20y%7D%20dx%5Cright%29%20%3D%20%5Ciint_%7B%5COmega%7D%20%5Cleft%28%5Cfrac%7B%5Cpartial%5E2%20%5Cphi%7D%7B%5Cpartial%20x%5E2%7D%20&plus;%20%5Cfrac%7B%5Cpartial%5E2%20%5Cphi%7D%7B%5Cpartial%20y%5E2%7D%5Cright%29%20dx%5C%2Cdy)\n",
    "\n",
    "2. Create a table of values for sin(x) and cos(x) for x from 0 to π in steps of π/4, using LaTeX for the entire table.\n",
    "\n",
    "3. Reproduce the following statistical formula with proper LaTeX formatting:\n",
    "\n",
    "   ![Statistical Formula](https://latex.codecogs.com/gif.latex?P%28A%7CB%29%20%3D%20%5Cfrac%7BP%28B%7CA%29P%28A%29%7D%7BP%28B%29%7D%20%3D%20%5Cfrac%7BP%28B%7CA%29P%28A%29%7D%7BP%28B%7CA%29P%28A%29%20&plus;%20P%28B%7C%5Cbar%7BA%7D%29P%28%5Cbar%7BA%7D%29%7D)\n",
    "\n",
    "## 7. Additional LaTeX Features\n",
    "\n",
    "### 7.1 Text Formatting in Math Mode\n",
    "\n",
    "Sometimes you need to include regular text within mathematical expressions. Use the `\\text{}` command for this purpose:\n",
    "\n",
    "`$$f(x) = \\begin{cases} x^2 & \\text{if } x \\geq 0 \\\\ -x^2 & \\text{if } x < 0 \\end{cases}$$`\n",
    "$$f(x) = \\begin{cases} x^2 & \\text{if } x \\geq 0 \\\\ -x^2 & \\text{if } x < 0 \\end{cases}$$\n",
    "\n",
    "### 7.2 Spacing in Math Mode\n",
    "\n",
    "LaTeX provides various commands for fine-tuning spacing in math mode:\n",
    "\n",
    "- `\\,` - small space\n",
    "- `\\:` - medium space\n",
    "- `\\;` - large space\n",
    "- `\\!` - negative space (brings elements closer together)\n",
    "\n",
    "Example:\n",
    "\n",
    "`$$f(x)\\, dx \\quad \\text{vs} \\quad f(x) dx$$`\n",
    "$$f(x)\\, dx \\quad \\text{vs} \\quad f(x) dx$$\n",
    "\n",
    "### 7.3 Brackets and Parentheses\n",
    "\n",
    "For automatically sizing brackets and parentheses, use `\\left` and `\\right`:\n",
    "\n",
    "`$$\\left( \\frac{1}{1-x} \\right)$$`\n",
    "$$\\left( \\frac{1}{1-x} \\right)$$\n",
    "\n",
    "For cases where you need to omit one of the delimiters, use a dot:\n",
    "\n",
    "`$$\\left. \\frac{df}{dx} \\right|_{x=0}$$`\n",
    "$$\\left. \\frac{df}{dx} \\right|_{x=0}$$\n",
    "\n",
    "### 7.4 Math Fonts\n",
    "\n",
    "LaTeX offers various font styles for mathematical symbols:\n",
    "\n",
    "- `\\mathbf{x}`: Bold face - $\\mathbf{x}$\n",
    "- `\\mathcal{X}`: Calligraphic (only for uppercase letters) - $\\mathcal{X}$\n",
    "- `\\mathfrak{X}`: Fraktur - $\\mathfrak{X}$\n",
    "- `\\mathbb{R}`: Blackboard bold - $\\mathbb{R}$\n",
    "\n",
    "### 7.5 Multiline Equations with Alignment\n",
    "\n",
    "For more complex multiline equations, use the `align*` environment:\n",
    "\n",
    "`\\begin{align*}\n",
    "(x+1)^3 &= (x+1)(x+1)(x+1) \\\\\n",
    "        &= (x+1)(x^2 + 2x + 1) \\\\\n",
    "        &= x^3 + 2x^2 + x + x^2 + 2x + 1 \\\\\n",
    "        &= x^3 + 3x^2 + 3x + 1\n",
    "\\end{align*}`\n",
    "\n",
    "\\begin{align*}\n",
    "(x+1)^3 &= (x+1)(x+1)(x+1) \\\\\n",
    "        &= (x+1)(x^2 + 2x + 1) \\\\\n",
    "        &= x^3 + 2x^2 + x + x^2 + 2x + 1 \\\\\n",
    "        &= x^3 + 3x^2 + 3x + 1\n",
    "\\end{align*}\n",
    "\n",
    "### 7.6 Numbered Equations\n",
    "\n",
    "While Jupyter doesn't support automatic equation numbering, you can manually number important equations:\n",
    "\n",
    "`\\begin{equation}\n",
    "E = mc^2 \\tag{1}\n",
    "\\end{equation}`\n",
    "\n",
    "\\begin{equation}\n",
    "E = mc^2 \\tag{1}\n",
    "\\end{equation}\n",
    "\n",
    "### 7.7 Arrays and Tables\n",
    "\n",
    "Use the `array` environment to create tables within math mode:\n",
    "\n",
    "`$$\n",
    "\\begin{array}{c|lcr}\n",
    "n & \\text{Left} & \\text{Center} & \\text{Right} \\\\\n",
    "\\hline\n",
    "1 & 0.24 & 1 & 125 \\\\\n",
    "2 & -1 & 189 & -8 \\\\\n",
    "3 & -20 & 2000 & 1+10i\n",
    "\\end{array}\n",
    "$$`\n",
    "\n",
    "$$\n",
    "\\begin{array}{c|lcr}\n",
    "n & \\text{Left} & \\text{Center} & \\text{Right} \\\\\n",
    "\\hline\n",
    "1 & 0.24 & 1 & 125 \\\\\n",
    "2 & -1 & 189 & -8 \\\\\n",
    "3 & -20 & 2000 & 1+10i\n",
    "\\end{array}\n",
    "$$\n",
    "\n",
    "## 8. LaTeX in Specific Scientific Fields\n",
    "\n",
    "### 8.1 Physics\n",
    "\n",
    "Example of Maxwell's equations:\n",
    "\n",
    "`\\begin{align}\n",
    "\\nabla \\cdot \\mathbf{E} &= \\frac{\\rho}{\\epsilon_0} \\\\\n",
    "\\nabla \\cdot \\mathbf{B} &= 0 \\\\\n",
    "\\nabla \\times \\mathbf{E} &= -\\frac{\\partial \\mathbf{B}}{\\partial t} \\\\\n",
    "\\nabla \\times \\mathbf{B} &= \\mu_0\\mathbf{J} + \\mu_0\\epsilon_0\\frac{\\partial \\mathbf{E}}{\\partial t}\n",
    "\\end{align}`\n",
    "\n",
    "\\begin{align}\n",
    "\\nabla \\cdot \\mathbf{E} &= \\frac{\\rho}{\\epsilon_0} \\\\\n",
    "\\nabla \\cdot \\mathbf{B} &= 0 \\\\\n",
    "\\nabla \\times \\mathbf{E} &= -\\frac{\\partial \\mathbf{B}}{\\partial t} \\\\\n",
    "\\nabla \\times \\mathbf{B} &= \\mu_0\\mathbf{J} + \\mu_0\\epsilon_0\\frac{\\partial \\mathbf{E}}{\\partial t}\n",
    "\\end{align}\n",
    "\n",
    "### 8.2 Statistics\n",
    "\n",
    "Probability density function of a normal distribution:\n",
    "\n",
    "`$$f(x) = \\frac{1}{\\sigma\\sqrt{2\\pi}} e^{-\\frac{1}{2}\\left(\\frac{x-\\mu}{\\sigma}\\right)^2}$$`\n",
    "$$f(x) = \\frac{1}{\\sigma\\sqrt{2\\pi}} e^{-\\frac{1}{2}\\left(\\frac{x-\\mu}{\\sigma}\\right)^2}$$\n",
    "\n",
    "## 9. Tips for Efficient LaTeX Usage in Jupyter\n",
    "\n",
    "1. Use keyboard shortcuts: \n",
    "   - `Ctrl + 4` to render the current cell\n",
    "   - `Esc + M` to convert a cell to Markdown\n",
    "\n",
    "2. Create LaTeX snippets for frequently used expressions.\n",
    "\n",
    "3. Use online LaTeX editors (e.g., Overleaf) for complex equations, then copy them into your notebook.\n",
    "\n",
    "4. Remember that Jupyter uses MathJax to render LaTeX, which may have some limitations compared to full LaTeX.\n",
    "\n",
    "## 10. Additional Resources\n",
    "\n",
    "1. [LaTeX Wikibook](https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/LaTeX)\n",
    "2. [Overleaf LaTeX Documentation](https://www.overleaf.com/learn)\n",
    "3. [Detexify](http://detexify.kirelabs.org/classify.html) - Handwrite a symbol to get its LaTeX command\n",
    "4. [MathJax Documentation](http://docs.mathjax.org/en/latest/)\n",
    "5. [LaTeX for Jupyter Notebooks Cheat Sheet](https://github.com/ipython/ipython/wiki/LaTeX-in-Jupyter-Notebook)"
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