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#1 2012-10-20 06:34:26
- ShivamS
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Zahlen
I was originally born in India, where I learned something different then here in Canada. Here, I hear (word pun!) that the symbol for Integers is I, however I recall being taught that Integer was represented by Z (as in the German word Zahlen) meaning "to count upwards".
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#2 2012-10-20 06:39:47
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Re: Zahlen
Yes, the boldface 'Z' is German for 'zahl', which I think is German for 'integer'. I've only ever seen "I" used to represent the set of all imaginary numbers, and to denote the identity mapping.
#3 2012-10-20 06:45:04
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Re: Zahlen
I believe imag numbers are represented with a C-, is it not? In the education system here, they showcase Integer as I.
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#4 2012-10-20 06:49:58
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Re: Zahlen
C-? Hmm, I have never seen that before. I've only seen C for the complex numbers. Does C+ have any meaning in your system, just out of interest?
#5 2012-10-20 06:51:42
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Re: Zahlen
I believe imag numbers are represented with a C-, is it not? In the education system here, they showcase Integer as I.
C are complex numbers.
I are irrationals.
I can also represent the identity matrix.
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#6 2012-10-20 06:51:56
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Re: Zahlen
By C-, I meant C with a dash on top: -
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#7 2012-10-20 07:46:03
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Re: Zahlen
I prefer iR.
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#8 2012-10-20 08:06:41
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Re: Zahlen
Ah. So there is no actual specified system for the representation of such number systems. They should call it SINS, as in System Internationale Number Systems (not implying that it is morally degenerate however).
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#9 2012-10-20 08:11:27
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Re: Zahlen
Anybody ever heard of N Z Q R C?
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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#10 2012-10-20 08:21:39
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Re: Zahlen
Of course. But those are all just conventional. You could call the naturals F, although nobody would know you are referring to them, unless you specify your notation...
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#11 2012-10-20 08:24:01
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Re: Zahlen
That is my pet peeve. I almost always go berserk when I am reading something and the guy defines something in a non standard way.
Had a combinatorics and summation book like that. Insisted on using different symbols. Ripped em both up and burned em.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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