Math & Science ⇒ Wide Equations in Two Column Papers

[Makaremi]

Hello Folks,

I have long and wide equations, and I'm trying to fit them in my paper. So far, I found two ways to do it: strip and widetext.

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\begin{strip or widetext}
\begin{align}
E=MC^2
\end{align}
\end{strip or widetext}

But I have a problem with them and that is they add too much empty space to before and after the equations. So, I am wondering if there is any smarter way to do this.
Thank you,
I Makaremi

[frabjous]

Perhaps one of these threads will provide some help?

Long equation across whole page in two column document

Long equation in two-column article over and underlined


There are a lot more like it; do make use of the forum search capabilities.

[Makaremi]

I indeed searched for that, and found these two specific links + some others.
Basically, what is suggested is using widetext or strip, or placing the equation inside a figure* environment. The first one works pretty well except the fact that I have mentioned; there is too much wasted space. The second one is not that good either, because it places the equation arbitrarily, which means you don't have enough control on it.
Any other suggestions?
Thank you,
I Makaremi

[achim]

You could use negative vertical spaces before and after these environments; \vspace[-2em].
It's not a 'clean' solution, but it might do the job for you.

Cheers