Nu Symbol
About Nu Symbol
Ν is the Nu Symbol, the thirteenth letter of the Greek alphabet in its uppercase form. Ν denotes the neutrino in particle physics and the number of degrees of freedom in statistics.
【Pronunciation】 In English, Ν is most often pronounced NOO (IPA: /njuː/). This is simply the anglicized name of the Greek letter.
The uppercase Nu Symbol Ν is written as a distinct capital Greek glyph and is assigned codepoint U+039D in the Greek and Coptic Unicode block. In plain or sans-serif fonts it can be mistaken for the Latin letter N, so verify the typeface or context.
【Historical Origin】 Like every Greek letter, Ν was adapted from a Phoenician consonant and entered mathematical and scientific notation through the work of ancient Greek scholars, remaining in continuous use to the present day.
【Common Uses】 Ν is highly active across disciplines and frequently appears alongside other Greek capitals such as Δ (Δ), Σ (Σ), Π (Π) and Ω (Ω) in formulas, papers, and engineering drawings. Its clear shape and long tradition make it a standard symbol in many fields.
How to Type Nu Symbol
Windows Input
Method 1: Hold Alt and type 925 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt to get Ν.
Mac Input
Method 2: Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search for "greek" or "Nu Symbol", then select Ν.
HTML/CSS Input
HTML: Ν or Ν; CSS: content: "\039D";
LaTeX Input
The capital Nu Symbol Ν has no dedicated LaTeX command because it is identical to the Latin capital N; simply type N in math mode to produce Ν.
Nu Symbol FAQ
How is Ν pronounced?
The English pronunciation of Ν is NOO (IPA: /njuː/). It is the anglicized name of the Greek letter, used directly rather than described as "uppercase Ν".
What is the difference between Ν and the Latin letter N?
Ν (U+039D) is a Greek capital letter, whereas N is a Latin letter; their codepoints and glyphs differ. In a proper typeface Ν and N are clearly distinct, but in plain text or sans-serif fonts they can be confused, so rely on context.
How do I type Ν in Word, web pages, and LaTeX?
On Windows use Alt+925 on the numeric keypad; on Mac open the Character Viewer and search "greek" or "Nu Symbol"; on the web use the HTML entity Ν; in LaTeX simply type the letter N.