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Complex Number

A number that can be expressed in the form a + bi, where a and b are real numbers, and i is the imaginary unit.

Real Part

The real number a in a complex number a + bi.

Imaginary Part

The real number b in a complex number a + bi.

Complex Conjugate

The complex number a - bi, where a + bi is a given complex number.

Addition of Complex Numbers

To add two complex numbers, add their real parts and imaginary parts separately.

Subtraction of Complex Numbers

To subtract two complex numbers, subtract their real parts and imaginary parts separately.

Multiplication of Complex Numbers

To multiply two complex numbers, use the distributive property and the fact that i^2 = -1.

Division of Complex Numbers

To divide two complex numbers, multiply the numerator and denominator by the complex conjugate of the denominator.

Polar Form of Complex Numbers

A way to represent complex numbers using their magnitude (r) and argument (θ).

Exponential Form of Complex Numbers

A way to represent complex numbers using Euler's formula: e^(iθ) = cos(θ) + i sin(θ).

Complex Roots

The solutions to equations of the form z^n = a, where z is a complex number and a is a real number.

Complex Plane

A plane where the horizontal axis represents the real part of a complex number and the vertical axis represents the imaginary part.

Applications of Complex Numbers

Complex numbers are used in various fields such as engineering, physics, and signal processing.

Complex Conjugate Property

The product of a complex number and its conjugate is always a real number.

Modulus of a Complex Number

The distance between the origin and a complex number in the complex plane.

Argument of a Complex Number

The angle between the positive real axis and the line connecting the origin and a complex number in the complex plane.

De Moivre's Theorem

A formula that relates powers of complex numbers to their polar form.

Roots of Unity

The complex numbers that satisfy the equation z^n = 1, where n is a positive integer.

Euler's Formula

A formula that relates the exponential function to trigonometric functions: e^(iθ) = cos(θ) + i sin(θ).

Complex Exponentiation

To raise a complex number to a power, convert it to polar form, raise the magnitude to the power, and multiply the argument by the power.

Complex Logarithm

The inverse of complex exponentiation, which gives the power to which e must be raised to obtain a given complex number.

Complex Trigonometry

The study of trigonometric functions using complex numbers.

Complex Hyperbolic Functions

Analogous to trigonometric functions, these functions are defined using complex numbers.

Complex Matrices

Matrices with complex entries, used in linear algebra and quantum mechanics.

Complex Eigenvalues

The eigenvalues of a matrix with complex entries.

Complex Eigenvectors

The eigenvectors of a matrix with complex entries.

Complex Integration

The integration of complex-valued functions, used in complex analysis.

Complex Differentiation

The differentiation of complex-valued functions, used in complex analysis.

Complex Power Series

A series of the form ∑(a_n * z^n), where a_n and z are complex numbers.

Complex Residue

The residue of a complex function at a singular point, used in complex analysis.

Complex Integration Theorems

Theorems that relate complex integration to properties of complex functions, such as Cauchy's integral theorem and the residue theorem.

Complex Numbers in Electrical Engineering

Complex numbers are used to represent impedance, reactance, and other electrical quantities in AC circuit analysis.

Complex Numbers in Control Systems

Complex numbers are used to analyze the stability and response of control systems.

Complex Numbers in Signal Processing

Complex numbers are used to represent and manipulate signals in areas such as audio processing and image processing.

Complex Numbers in Quantum Mechanics

Complex numbers are used to represent quantum states and operators in quantum mechanics.

Complex Numbers in Fluid Dynamics

Complex numbers are used to represent and analyze fluid flow in areas such as aerodynamics and hydrodynamics.

Complex Numbers in Fractal Geometry

Complex numbers are used to generate and study fractals, which are complex geometric patterns.

Complex Numbers in Number Theory

Complex numbers are used to study properties of integers and prime numbers in number theory.

Complex Numbers in Geometry

Complex numbers are used to represent and analyze geometric transformations and shapes in complex geometry.

Complex Numbers in Computer Graphics

Complex numbers are used to generate and manipulate 2D and 3D graphics in computer graphics.

Complex Numbers in Cryptography

Complex numbers are used in cryptographic algorithms for secure communication and data encryption.

Complex Numbers in Game Theory

Complex numbers are used to model and analyze strategic interactions in game theory.

Complex Numbers in Music Theory

Complex numbers are used to represent and analyze musical tones and harmonies in music theory.

Complex Numbers in Probability Theory

Complex numbers are used to represent and analyze random variables and probability distributions in probability theory.

Complex Numbers in Statistics

Complex numbers are used to represent and analyze statistical data and models in statistics.

Complex Numbers in Economics

Complex numbers are used to model and analyze economic systems and behaviors in economics.

Complex Numbers in Psychology

Complex numbers are used to model and analyze cognitive processes and behaviors in psychology.

Complex Numbers in Biology

Complex numbers are used to model and analyze biological systems and processes in biology.

Complex Numbers in Chemistry

Complex numbers are used to model and analyze chemical reactions and molecular structures in chemistry.

Complex Numbers in Physics

Complex numbers are used to represent and analyze physical quantities and phenomena in physics.