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| ``Re: Cartesian product''
by rspuzio on 2004-09-30 16:41:14 |
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| I think the best answer to this question is the one that Cam gave me when I complained about how nice it would be if mathematicians would use a more precise and logical notation for functions such as lambda-notation --- trying to convert mathematicians to change their notations is "About on the same level as replacing English with Esperanto for the majority of mathematical papers."
The "Pi" notation is very widespread, so it'll be a good long while before it changes (if it does). Of course, that shouldn't stop you from using your notation. If another notation is more precise and logical than standard, notation, by all means use it. Just don't hold your breath waiting for the rest of the mathematical world to catch up.
Ray |
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