\varPhi - LaTeX Symbol

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\varPhi

The Greek letter \varPhi is used in mathematics and science to represent various concepts, such as the golden ratio, magnetic flux, or a phase angle in physics. It is the uppercase form of the Greek letter phi (φ) and is often used in contexts where a distinct symbol is needed to avoid confusion with other uses of phi.

Examples

Φ = \frac{1 + 5}{2}

Represents the golden ratio, a mathematical constant.

\varPhi = \frac{1 + \sqrt{5}}{2}

Φ = \int B \cdot d A

Represents magnetic flux in physics, where \vec{B} is the magnetic field and d\vec{A} is the differential area vector.

\varPhi = \int \vec{B} \cdot d\vec{A}

e^{i Φ} = cos (Φ) + i sin (Φ)

Represents a phase angle in Euler's formula, used in complex number theory and signal processing.

e^{i\varPhi} = \cos(\varPhi) + i\sin(\varPhi)