Asked by anonymous
What is the name for the partial differential symbol (∂)?
I see some papers use greek lowercase delta instead (δ) where I believe they are implying a partial differential. Is this normal? Is there supposed to be a conceptual difference between the two symbols? Or is it just different styles of writing the same thing?
I see some papers use greek lowercase delta instead (δ) where I believe they are implying a partial differential. Is this normal? Is there supposed to be a conceptual difference between the two symbols? Or is it just different styles of writing the same thing?
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Answered by
bobpursley
The rounded is pretty much standard notation.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Partial_derivative
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Partial_derivative
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