Only signs and symbols used in writing mathematical text are contained in this Standard. Special symbols peculiar to certain branches of mathematics, such as non-Euclidean Geometries, Abstract Algebras, Topology, and Mathematics of Finance, which are not ordinarily applied to the physical sciences and engineering, are not included. Symbols used in tensor analysis are also not included.
- Standard Committee
- BOG/QUSCom - Quantities, Units, and Symbols Standards Committee
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- Active PAR
- PAR Approval
- 2022-02-23
- Superseding
- 260.3-1993
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- Standard Committee
- BOG/QUSCom - Quantities, Units, and Symbols Standards Committee
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260.3 - 260.3 Mathematical Signs and Symbols for Use in Physical Sciences and Technology
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- Jennifer Santulli
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260.3-1993
American National Standard Mathematical Signs and Symbols for Use in Physical Sciences and Technology
Signs and symbols used in writing mathematical text are defined. Special symbols peculiar to certain branches of mathematics, such as non-Euclidean Geometries, Abstract Algebras, Topology, and Mathematics of Finance, which are not ordinarily applied to the physical sciences and engineering, are omitted.