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  1. Creating Big Integrals in LaTeX: Tips and Tricks - Physics Forums

    Mar 19, 2013 · This discussion focuses on techniques for creating larger integral symbols in LaTeX. Users often encounter issues with the default size of the integral symbol when using inline math …

  2. What does the circle in the integral sign signify? - Physics Forums

    Nov 8, 2003 · The circle in the integral sign, represented as \ (\oint\), signifies that the integral is performed over a closed path or curve. This concept is a generalization of a "normal integral," which …

  3. What does an integral symbol with a circle mean?

    Dec 31, 2015 · I have frequently seen this symbol used in advanced books in physics: $$\\oint$$ What does the circle over the integral symbol mean? What kind of integral does it denote?

  4. Double integral with a circle connecting the two - Physics Forums

    May 8, 2014 · The discussion centers on the interpretation of a double integral symbol with a circle connecting the two, particularly in the context of Stokes' Theorem. Participants clarify that this …

  5. What is the closed volume integral symbol in Microsoft Word?

    Sep 19, 2015 · The closed volume integral symbol in Microsoft Word represents the integration over a closed volume, typically denoted with a differential element ##dV##. This symbol is used in the …

  6. Does the integral symbol have a name? - Physics Forums

    Mar 4, 2004 · The integral symbol, represented as \ (\int\), is officially known as the "integral sign." It is derived from the Latin word "summa," indicating its function in denoting summation. This notation …

  7. What is an integral with a circle through it? - Physics Forums

    Sep 13, 2009 · This is a symbol usually used to denote a line integral over a closed curve (a curve homeomorphic to the circle, hence the circle symbol), but it can also be used for an integral over a …

  8. Integrals with a circle in the middle of them • Physics Forums

    Dec 8, 2010 · The integral symbol with a circle in the middle, denoted as \oint_s, represents a closed contour integral. This notation is crucial in the context of Gauss's Law, which states that the integral …

  9. The Mysterious Name of the Integral Symbol: A Mystery Solved?

    Dec 6, 2004 · The integral symbol, first used by Leibniz, is commonly referred to simply as the "integral symbol." It is derived from the Latin word "summa," reflecting its connection to summation in …

  10. Closed Integrals in LaTeX: Forum Q&A - Physics Forums

    Nov 14, 2014 · Does the forum have built in LaTeX for multiple closed integrals? I know that ∮ is for a single contour integral. I would've expected things like \oiint and \oiiint to work for surface and volume …