Transmission line/reflection coefficient question

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The reflection coefficient can be calculated using the formula gamma = (ZL - Z0) / (ZL + Z0), even when ZL has both real and imaginary components. For Z0 at 50 ohms and ZL at 125 + j40, the calculation yields a complex reflection coefficient. This indicates the presence of inductive or capacitive reactance, depending on the sign of the imaginary part. The formula remains valid regardless of the nature of the impedance. Understanding complex reflection coefficients is essential for analyzing transmission line behavior in various scenarios.
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reflection coefficient gamma = ZL-Z0/ZL+Z0.

My question is can you calculate the reflection coefficients when ZL has a real and imaginary?Lets say that Z0=50 ohms and ZL = 125 +j40.

All my example in books show ZL and Z0 being real only. Well how do you determine reflection coefficients when the ZL ha real and imaginary and Z0 is 50 ohms?
 
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The formula still works. You get complex reflection coefficients indicating the presence of inductive (+imaginary) or capacitive (-imaginary) reactance.
 

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