A common notation used for information divergence is D(P||Q)
. I hope to get something like D(S||Q)
where S=||P||/2
. I wonder if it is possible to display it nicely ? In such a way that the middle double bar has the right height. I tried
$D \left( \frac{\|P\|}{2} \right| \left| Q \right)$
The above do not work as the middle bar are not of the same vertical height but its closest to what I hope to achieved. Using just \|
instead of \right| \left|
for the middle double bar results in a short middle double bar.
Does anyone has a good idea on how to achieve that. Thanks
Else, I could just create a new notation.
— Update —
I managed to find out how to do it with this useful operator \middle
$D \left( \frac{\|P\|}{2} \middle\| Q \right)$
Hope someone else may find this useful.
Best Answer
This double bar should be treated as a binary relation, so it will be distinguishable from other usages, such as a norm.
The simplest way to cope with the problem is to use
mathtools
facilities:Note that number 1 is wrong in two respects: there is an unwanted space between the "D" and the left parenthesis; the two bars are too near the symbols, making for ambiguity.