Math 434: Representation Theory, Spring 2019

MWF: 1-1.50pm, Davis 217

Instructor: George Melvin

gwmelvin@colby.edu

Office Hours: Tu 6-7pm, F 2-3pm, or by appointment
Kashiwara crystal for standard representation of SU(3).


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LaTeX Remarks

Homework LaTeX Template (download me)

Effective communication of technical information is an important skill to possess. One of the learning outcomes for this class is having the opportunity to practice mathematical communication and presentation. For presentation purposes, most mathematicians and scientists use the LaTeX typesetting software (developed by D. Knuth) and you are required to submit your homework solutions using LaTeX. Here's some basic guidelines to get you up and running:

  • Either: (1) create an account at overleaf.com (easier) or (2) download the appropriate LaTeX distribution for your computer's operating system (not difficult but takes time/memory).
  • For each homework assignment, use the LATeX template posted above. You will need to download this file on to your own computer and then upload it into Overleaf. If you have a LaTeX editor installed on your own computer then you will be able to work on the file on your own system. Note: if you do not have a TeX editor installed then the .tex file will probably open in a text editor.
  • Write your solutions to each problem in the given .tex file and submit a printed pdf version in class. If you use Overleaf you may need to dowload the .pdf file you create.
  • It would be a good idea to rename the .tex file (e.g. hwX_434sp19.tex). You can create folders/projects in Overleaf so your homework .tex files can be easily managed.
  • If you have syntax questions then the first thing to do is search online: stackoverflow.com will have the answer. You may need to be specific in your search query, however.
  • Here's some resources I found on the first page of results after typing 'introduction to latex math' into Google (there are thousands of resources available). Find what works best for you:

In case you're curious: I use the MikTeX distribution on my MacOS and the text editor I use is TexPad (purchase required). In the past, I used the freely available TeXworks editor. Some other editors I've encountered are: TeXnicCenter, TeXMacs, TeXshop. Each has their own merits, just choose what you're most comfortable with. Overleaf is very easy to get started with and easy to use.

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