Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⍵ has the Unicode code point U+2375. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 3 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0800to0xffff.
Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 16 bits within the final 24 bits and that it will have the format:1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx
Where thexare the payload bits.UTF-8 Encoding bit layout by codepoint range Codepoint Range Bytes Bit pattern Payload length U+0000 - U+007F 1 0xxxxxxx 7 bits U+0080 - U+07FF 2 110xxxxx 10xxxxxx 11 bits U+0800 - U+FFFF 3 1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 16 bits U+10000 - U+10FFFF 4 11110xxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 21 bits Step 2: Obtain the payload bits:
Convert the hexadecimal code point U+2375 to binary:
00100011 01110101. Those are the payload bits.Step 3: Fill in the bits to match the bit pattern:
Obtain the final bytes by arranging the paylod bits to match the bit layout:
11100010 10001101 10110101
APL FUNCTIONAL SYMBOL OMEGA·U+2375
⍵
Character Information
Code Point
U+2375
HEX
2375
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 8D B5 | 11100010 10001101 10110101 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 23 75 | 00100011 01110101 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 75 23 | 01110101 00100011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 23 75 | 00000000 00000000 00100011 01110101 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 75 23 00 00 | 01110101 00100011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⍵
URI Encoded
%E2%8D%B5
Description
The Unicode character U+2375 represents the "APL Functional Symbol Omega" (Α). In digital text, this symbol is primarily used in programming and mathematical contexts, particularly within the Algorithmic Language (APL) and its derivatives. APL is a specialized programming language designed for numerical computation and data manipulation, known for its concise syntax and powerful vector-based operations. The Omega symbol has been adopted as an APL function symbol due to its phonetic similarity with the word "omega," which in APL denotes the last element of a list or array. This character is part of the "Mathematical Operators" block within Unicode, highlighting its mathematical and computational significance. Despite being a specialized character, U+2375 can be found in various programming contexts and mathematical notations, showcasing the versatility and utility of Unicode symbols across different domains.
How to type the ⍵ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9077 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.