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A {\em superscript} is a symbol or group of symbols written above, and usually a bit to the right, of another symbol or group of symbols in order to show a relation among the two. The most common use of superscripts in mathematics is for notating exponentiation. For example, in the expression $4^7$, the 7 is a superscript to the 4. Iterated sum and product notation also uses superscripts most of the time, to show the iterator end values, and the same goes for integral notation.
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A {\em superscript} is a symbol or group of symbols written above, and perhaps a bit to the left, of another symbol or group of symbols in order to show a relation among the two. The most common use of superscripts in mathematics is for notating exponentiation. For example, in the expression $4^7$, the 7 is a superscript to the 4. Iterated sum and product notation also uses superscripts most of the time, to show the iterator end values, and the same goes for integral notation.
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| Nonfiction literature in general uses number superscripts to indicate footnotes with the corresponding numbers. This usage is often avoided in mathematical books and papers to prevent possible confusion with exponentiation, especially a footnoted clause ending with a numerical literal. |
Nonfiction literature in general uses number superscripts to indicate footnotes with the corresponding numbers. This usage is often avoided in mathematical books and papers to prevent possible confusion with exponentiation, especially a footnoted clause ending with a numerical literal. |
