Tootfinder

I have a notational problem to solve. In my linear algebra script polynomials are usually capital letter named, like P,Q ∈ K[t].
Endomorphisms have capital letters from the F,G,H range.
Then in the theory of normal forms we need projection operators, which are endomorphisms, so they ought to be and are currently called P.
But then in that chapter the (characteristic, minimal, ...) polynomials move to small letters which is disturbing.
What should I do?
#math #teaching
Make polynomials small p,q ∈ K[t] throughout
Find a new name for projectors like π.
Don’t change anything, ever!

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