[Guide] How to write math in r/theoreticalphysics?

#Option 1

We have allowed the use of math rendering through u/LaTeX4Reddit, a bot that renders LaTeX syntax into an image.

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You may write your equation enclosed with backticks (`) or using inline code, followed by the name of the bot. For example:

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R_{\mu \nu} - \tfrac{1}{2}R g_{\mu \nu} + \Lambda g_{\mu \nu} = \frac{8 \pi G }{c^4} T_{\mu \nu} u/LaTeX4Reddit

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Right away you will receive a reply from the bot with the rendered image. For this example, you get this image.

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If you are using the Reddit redesign, we suggest to use *Markdown mode*. For advanced details you can check the bot description page.

#Option 2

An alternative is to display the math dynamically with the help of MathJax. There are some plug-ins/add-on ready available for most web browsers. For more information check the documentation.

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#Option 3

If any of the above fails, or you do not know LaTeX, just write the equations as clearly as possible, in whatever way you see fit.