diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
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+*.aux
+*.bbl
+*.blg
+*.dvi
+*.glo
+*.gls
+*.idx
+*.ilg
+*.ind
+*.ist
+*.lof
+*.log
+*.lot
+*.nav
+*.out
+*.snm
+*.tmp
+*.toc
+*.vrb
+*.fdb_latexmk
+*.fls
+*.run.xml
+*.xdv
+*.listing
+*.synctex
+*.synctex(busy)
+*.pyg
+lecture_slides.pdf
+lecture_figures.pdf
+lecture_notes.pdf
+lecture_handout.pdf