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+# LaTeX generated files
+*.aux
+*.bit
+*.blg
+*.bbl
+*.lof
+*.log
+*.lot
+*.glo
+*.glx
+*.gxg
+*.gxs
+*.idx
+*.ilg
+*.ind
+*.out
+*.url
+*.svn
+*.toc
+*.fls
+*.synctex*
+*latexmk
+*.run.xml
+*-blx.bib
+*.thm
+
+# pdf output
+Ec.pdf
+
+# additional files
+EcNotes.bib
+
+# macOS finder files and hidden folders
+.DS_Store