This guide provides simple, copy-and-paste examples for typing scientific symbols in Indico. Indico supports LaTeX-style math formatting when placed inside $ ... $.
1. Chemistry Examples
| Description / Target | Type this (Copy & Paste) |
|---|---|
| Chemical Formulae (H₂O, CO₂, UO₂) | $H_2O$, $CO_2$, $UO_2$ |
| Ions and Charges (Fe³⁺, SO₄²⁻) | $Fe^{3+}$, $SO_4^{2-}$ |
| Isotopes (²³⁵U, ¹⁴C) | $^{235}U$, $^{14}C$ |
2. Nuclear and Radiation Physics Examples
| Radioactive Decay (Activity) | $A = \lambda N$ |
| Half-life Notation (T1/2) | $T_{1/2}$ |
| Radiation Types (α, β, γ, n) | $\alpha$, $\beta$, $\gamma$, $n$ |
| Nuclear Reactions (²³⁵U(n,f)) | $^{235}U(n,f)$ |
3. Radiation Dose and Units
| Absorbed Dose (D=E/m) | $D=E/m$ |
| Equivalent Dose (H=D × wR) | $H=D \times w_R$ |
| Dose Rate (Gy·h⁻¹) | $Gy \cdot h^{-1}$ |
| Cross Section (σ) | $\sigma$ |
4. Commonly Used Scientific Symbols
| Greek Letters (μ, σ, λ) | $\mu$, $\sigma$, $\lambda$ |
| Math Symbols (±, ×, ≤, ≥, ≈, ∝) | $\pm$, $\times$, $\leq$, $\geq$, $\approx$, $\propto$ |
| Scientific Notation (1.2 × 10⁻⁶) | $1.2 \times 10^{-6}$ |
More Greek letters and math symbols
5. Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Using Word-style subscripts or superscripts instead of LaTeX-style syntax.
- Forgetting to place symbols inside dollar signs (e.g., using
alphainstead of$\alpha$). - Including long or complex equations in abstracts (keep them simple).
Created on 29 January 2026 | Prepared by the INST2026 Team
