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Graduate Question about derivatives of complex fields
https://arxiv.org/pdf/1705.07188.pdf Equation 5 in this paper states that $$\frac{\partial F}{\partial p_i} = 2Re\left\lbrace\frac{\partial F}{\partial x}\frac{\partial x}{\partial p_i}\right\rbrace$$ Here, p_i stands for the i'th element of a vector of 'design parameters' \mathbf{p}. These...- Chronum
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- Complex Complex analysis Derivatives Electromagetic field Electromagnetism Fields Optics
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- Forum: Classical Physics
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Complex Fourier Series for cos(t/2)
Homework Statement Q:/ Find the complex form of Fourier series for the following periodic function whose definition in one period is given below then convert to real trigonometry also find f(0). f(t)=cos(t/2), notes: (T=2*pi) (L=pi) Homework Equations 1) f(t)=sum from -inf to +inf (Cn...- Aows
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- Complex Fourier Fourier series Series
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- Forum: Calculus and Beyond Homework Help
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Graduate Summing simple histograms to recreate a more complex one
I wouldn't be surprised if I've posted in the wrong section because in fact the reason for posting is to get help naming this problem. That being the first step to knowing where to look for a solution. Newbie to the forum so open to advice. The problem: I have a complex histogram and a...- Master Sidoshi
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- Complex Iterative Optimisation Optimization
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- Forum: Linear and Abstract Algebra
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Analysis Are there any recommended Complex Analysis books for advanced students?
I'm looking for a good Complex book, but the options seem slim. I was thinking about Rudin's Real and Complex. My only reservation is that it is not structured like any other book I've seen. I've had advanced analysis and measure and integration theory, so rigour is not a concern. I saw Alfohr's...- cpsinkule
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- Analysis Book Complex Complex analysis
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- Forum: Science and Math Textbooks
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Undergrad Overview of General Fresnel Equations + Complex IORs
Hi, My understanding is that when light (with some frequency and polarization) hits the interface between two media (each with some frequency-dependent material properties), the Fresnel equations apply. This tells us how much light reflects back versus refracts across the interface. I'm...- Geometrian
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- Complex Fresnel General Polarization Refraction
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- Forum: Other Physics Topics
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MHB How to Avoid Extraneous Solutions in Solving Complex Equations
Hello all, Please look at the following: Solve the equation: \[\left | z \right |i+2z=\sqrt{3}\] where z is a complex number. I tried solving it, and did the following, which is for some reason wrong. I saw a correct solution. My question to you is why mine is not, i.e., where is my mistake...- Yankel
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- Complex Complex equation
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- Forum: General Math
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Graduate A system of partial differential equations with complex vari
Hi, I need to solve a system of first order partial differential equations with complex variables given by What software should I use for solving this problem..? The system includes 13 differential equations ...- Kyong
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- Complex Differential Differential equations Partial Partial differential equations System
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- Forum: Differential Equations
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MHB Geometric Series with Complex Numbers
Hello all, Three consecutive elements of a geometric series are: m-3i, 8+i, n+17i where n and m are real numbers. I need to find n and m. I have tried using the conjugate in order to find (8+i)/(m-3i) and (n+17i)/(8+i), and was hopeful that at the end I will be able to compare the real and...- Yankel
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- Complex Complex numbers Geometric Geometric series Numbers Series
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- Forum: General Math
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MHB Complex Numbers - from Polar to Algebraic
Hello all, I am trying to find the algebraic representation of the following numbers: \[rcis(90^{\circ}+\theta )\] and \[rcis(90^{\circ}-\theta )\] The answers in the book are: \[-y+ix\] and \[y+ix\] respectively. I don't get it... In the first case, if I take 90 degrees (working with...- Yankel
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- Complex Complex numbers Numbers Polar
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- Forum: General Math
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MHB Polar Representation of a Complex Number
Hello all, Given a complex number: \[z=r(cos\theta +isin\theta )\] I wish to find the polar representation of: \[-z,-z\bar{}\] I know that the answer should be: \[rcis(180+\theta )\] and \[rcis(180-\theta )\] but I don't know how to get there. I suspect a trigonometric identity, but I...- Yankel
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- Complex Complex number Polar Representation
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- Forum: General Math
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Complex number and its conjugate problem help
Homework Statement Given that a complex number z and its conjugate z¯ satisfy the equation z¯z¯ + zi = -i +1. Find the values of z. Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution- blckndglxy
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- Complex Complex number Conjugate
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- Forum: Precalculus Mathematics Homework Help
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Proving properties of a 2x2 complex positive matrix
Homework Statement Prove that a 2x2 complex matrix ##A=\begin{bmatrix} a & b \\ c & d\end{bmatrix}## is positive if and only if (i) ##A=A*##. and (ii) ##a, d## and ##\left| A \right| = ad-bc## Homework Equations N/A The Attempt at a Solution I got stuck at the first part. if ##A## is positive...- Adgorn
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- Complex Linear algebra Matrix Positive Proof Properties
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- Forum: Calculus and Beyond Homework Help
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High School Is it possible for any wave to be in a complex of waves?
Also, if you get the gist of what I am asking, I would greatly appreciate correction of my vocabulary.- Gary Smith
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- Complex Wave Waves
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- Forum: Quantum Physics
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Undergrad Solving Complex Integral Paths - Real Line Poles
Hello! If I have a real integral between ##-\infty## and ##+\infty## and the function to be integrated is holomorphic in the whole complex plane except for a finite number of points on the real line does it matter how I make the path around the poles on the real line? I.e. if I integrate on the...- Silviu
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- Complex Complex integral Integral Path
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- Forum: Topology and Analysis
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MHB Drawing Complex Numbers on a Plane
Hello all, I wish to plot and following complex numbers on a plane, and to find out which shape will be created. I find it hard to figure out the first one, I believe that the others will follow more easily (the forth is also tricky). \[z_{1}=\frac{2}{i-1}\] \[z_{2}=-\bar{z_{1}}\]...- Yankel
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- Complex Complex numbers Drawing Numbers Plane
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- Forum: General Math
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Complex Capacitor Circuit (for me)
Homework Statement 1. V for C1 2. Let's Say "C" is Resistor then C1 = R1 etc. how to get Eq Resistance for this Circuit ?[/B]Homework Equations Faraday's Law, Kirchoff Law The Attempt at a Solution [/B] for no 1 :I just want to make sure. point A is transfering negative charge to C2 and...- FJay
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- Capacitor Circuit Circuit analysis Circuit theory Complex Need advice
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- Forum: Introductory Physics Homework Help
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Impedance & complex currents & voltages
Homework Statement Just problem 19C. Homework Equations P=IV=Ieiwt*Veiwt. T The Attempt at a Solution P = IVe2iwt=IVcos(2wt). What did I do wrong?- gimak
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- Complex Currents Impedance
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- Forum: Introductory Physics Homework Help
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MHB Complex Numbers - Number of Solutions
Hiya all, I need your assistance with the following problem: A) Show that the equation \[z^{2}+i\bar{z}=(-2)\] has only two imaginary solutions. B) If Z1 and Z2 are the solutions, draw a rectangle which has the following vertices: Z1+3 , Z2+3 , Z1+i , Z2+i I do not know how to even...- Lancelot1
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- Complex Complex numbers Numbers
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- Forum: General Math
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MHB Complex Numbers - writing in polar form
Hello everyone, I have a complex number problem that i would greatly appreciate some help with. Thanks in advance to anyone offering their time to make a contribution. Q) Write the following in polar form: I have attempted the question (please see my working below) and have been advised that i...- srg263
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- Complex Complex numbers Form Numbers Polar Polar form Writing
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- Forum: General Math
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High School Why does every subfield of Complex number have a copy of Q?
Why does every subfield of Complex number have a copy of rational numbers ? Here's my proof, Let ##F## is a subield of ##\Bbb C##. I can assume that ##0, 1 \in F##. Lets say a number ##p \in F##, then ##1/p \ p \ne 0## and ##-p## must be in ##F##. Now since ##F## is subfield of ##\Bbb C##...- Buffu
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- Complex Complex number Linear algebra
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- Forum: Linear and Abstract Algebra
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Undergrad Merging Two Threads: Complex Integrals & Branch Cuts
<Moderator note: Merger of two threads on the topic.> Hello! I am reading some basic stuff on complex integrals using branch cuts and i found the problem in the attachment. I am not sure I understand why the branch cut is along ##R^+##. I thought that branch cut is, loosely speaking, a line...- Silviu
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- Branch Complex Integrals Threads
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- Forum: Topology and Analysis
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Undergrad Prove Complex Integral: $\int_m^\infty\sqrt{x^2-m^2}e^{-ixt}dx$
Hello! I found a proof in my physics books and at a step it says that: ##\int_m^\infty\sqrt{x^2-m^2}e^{-ixt}dx \sim_{t \to \infty} e^{-imt}##. Any advice on how to prove this? -
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Undergrad Identical zero function in the complex plane
Hi! If a holomorphic function ##f:G \to C##, where ##G## is a region in the complex plane is equal to zero for all values ##z## in a disk ##D_{[z_0,r]}##, inside ##G##, is it zero everywhere in the region G? And if this is true, does it mean that if an entire function is zero in a disk, it is...- Silviu
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- Complex Complex plane Function Plane Zero
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- Forum: Topology and Analysis
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Undergrad Difference between complex and real analysis
Hello! I see that all theorems in complex analysis are talking about a function in a region of the complex plane. A region is defined as an open, connected set. If I am not wrong, the real line, based on this definition, is a region. I am a bit confused why there are so many properties of the...- Silviu
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- Analysis Complex Difference Real analysis
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- Forum: Topology and Analysis
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Undergrad Proof of Harmonic Function Infinitely Differentiable
Hello! I have this Proposition: "A harmonic function is infinitely differentiable". The book gives a proof that uses this theorem: "Suppose u is harmonic on a simply-connected region G. Then there exists a harmonic function v in G such that ##f = u + iv## is holomorphic in G. ". In the proof...- Silviu
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- Analysis Complex Complex analysis Proof
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- Forum: Topology and Analysis
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Proof of Degree <= 1 for Entire Function f
Homework Statement Suppose f is entire and there exist constants a and b such that ##|f(z)| \le a|z|+b## for all ##z \in C##. Prove that f is a polynomial of degree at most 1. Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution We have that for any ##z \neq 0##, ##\frac{|f(z)|}{a|z|} \le b##. So if we...- Silviu
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- Analysis Complex Complex analysis
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- Forum: Calculus and Beyond Homework Help
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Undergrad Learning Complex Integration: Endpoints & Paths
Hello! I started learning about complex analysis and I am a bit confused about integration. I understand that if we take different paths for the same function, the value on the integral is different, depending on the path. But if we use the antiderivative...- Silviu
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- Complex Complex integration Integration
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- Forum: Topology and Analysis
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Undergrad Constant raised to complex numbers
It's not a homework question. I just thought up a method of finding answers to problems where a number is raised to a complex number and I need to know if I am right. If we have to find e^(i), can we do it by; first squaring it to get, e^(-1) which is 1/e and then taking its square root to get...- Mr Real
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- Complex Complex numbers Constant Epsilon Exponents Numbers
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- Forum: General Math
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MHB Complex wave forms and fundamentals.... Very very stuck
Hi, My teacher tasked me with a complex waveform question, i have looked for some time to find out how to tackle these, but i still do not know where to begin. Any help would be greatly appreciated, not look for an answer just a method. $$i=12sin(40*\pi t) + 4sin(120* \pi t - /3\pi) + 2sin(200...- JPorkins
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- Complex Forms Fundamentals Stuck Wave
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- Forum: General Math
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Programs What Are the Key Concepts of Complex Systems Physics for Master's Students?
I am a undergraduate student of engineering and I'm planning to go for Master's in physics department. I've watched some websites of research faculty or groups and I think (correct me if I'm wrong ;) there are main theoretical and experimental fields of these: - Elementary particles - Condensed...- Quriousics
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- Academic advising Academic guidance Complex Grad school Masters Physics Systems
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Complex Numbers and Euler's Identity
Homework Statement exp(z)=-4+3i, find z in x+iy form Homework Equations See attached image. The Attempt at a Solution See attached image. exp(z)=exp(x+iy)=exp(x)*exp(iy)=exp(x)*[cos(y)+isin(y)] ... y=inv(tan(-3/4)=-.6432 ... mag(-4+3i)=5, x= ln (5)..exp(ln(5))=5 ...- mkematt96
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- Complex Complex numbers Identity Numbers
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- Forum: Calculus and Beyond Homework Help
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Finding Magnitude of complex number expression
Homework Statement We are given Z, and are asked to find the magnitude of the expression. See attached picture(s) Homework Equations See attached pictures(s) The Attempt at a Solution When I solved it on the exam, I did it the long way using De Moivre's theorem. I ended up making a few sign...- mkematt96
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- Complex Complex number Expression Magnitude
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- Forum: Calculus and Beyond Homework Help
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Geometric interpretation of complex equation
Homework Statement $$z^2 + z|z| + |z|^2=0$$ The locus of ##z## represents- a) Circle b) Ellipse c) Pair of Straight Lines d) None of these Homework Equations ##z\bar{z} = |z|^2## The Attempt at a Solution Let ##z = r(cosx + isinx)## Using this in the given equation ##r^2(cos2x + isin2x) +...- WubbaLubba Dubdub
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- Complex Complex equation Complex number Geometric Geometric interpretation Interpretation
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- Forum: Precalculus Mathematics Homework Help
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High School How Does the Unit Circle Relate to Euler's Formula in Complex Numbers?
Hi everyone. I was looking at complex numbers, eulers formula and the unit circle in the complex plane. Unfortunately I can't figure out what the unit circle is used for. As far as I have understood: All complex numbers with an absolut value of 1 are lying on the circle. But what about...- MikeSv
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- Circle Complex Complex number Complex numbers Numbers Unit Unit circle
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- Forum: General Math
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High School How can I accurately sketch a complex graph with functions like 2x-⅜+¾e^-2x?
Hi guys, I need some help on sketching graph complex functions such as ( 2x-⅜+¾e^-2x). Can someone please help me on sketching a graph like the one that I mentioned above. Is there any useful videos or website I can use. And please let me know if there are any good tips to get accurate...- Kajan thana
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- Complex Graph
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- Forum: General Math
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Undergrad Complex integral of a real integrand
I am trying to do the following integral: $$\int_{\pi f}^{3\pi f} dx \sqrt{\cos(x/f)}.$$ Wolfram alpha - http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=integrate+(cos(x))^(1/2)+dx+from+x=pi+to+3pi gives me $$\int_{\pi f}^{3\pi f} dx \sqrt{\cos(x/f)} = 4f E(2) = 2.39628f + 2.39628if,$$ where E is the...- spaghetti3451
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- Complex Complex integral Integral
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- Forum: Calculus
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Difference between real and complex signals
Hello everyone. Iam trying to get my head around the difference between real and complex numbers, but Iam having a hard time... I read that the difference is that a complex signal contains phase information. If I look at a real signal --> x(t) = Acos(wt + Θ) and compare...- MikeSv
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- Complex Difference Signals
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- Forum: General Engineering
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Another Improper Integral Using Complex Analysis
Homework Statement $$\int_{-\infty}^\infty \space \frac{cos(2x)}{x-3i}dx$$ Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution $$\int_{-R}^R \space \frac{e^{2ix}}{x-3i}dx + \int_{C_R} \space \frac{e^{2iz}}{z-3i}dz = 2\pi i\sum\space res \space f(z)$$ Then using Jordan's Lemma, as ##R\to\infty## the...- transmini
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- Analysis Complex Complex analysis Improper integral Integral
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- Forum: Calculus and Beyond Homework Help
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Improper Integral Using Complex Analysis
Homework Statement Compute the Integral: ##\int_{-\infty}^\infty \space \frac{e^{-2ix}}{x^2+4}dx## Homework Equations ##\int_C \space f(z) = 2\pi i \sum \space res \space f(z)## The Attempt at a Solution At first I tried doing this using a bounded integral but couldn't seem to get the right...- transmini
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- Analysis Complex Complex analysis Improper integral Integral
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- Forum: Calculus and Beyond Homework Help
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MHB Show this matrix is isomorphic to complex number
So the question is show that $$S=\left\{ \begin{pmatrix} a & b\\ -b & a \end{pmatrix} :a,b \in \Bbb{R} ,\text{ not both zero}\right\}$$ is isomorphic to $\Bbb{C}^*$, which is a non-zero complex number considered as a group under multiplication So I've shown that it is a group homomorphism by...- Confusedalways
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- Complex Complex number Matrix
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- Forum: Linear and Abstract Algebra
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Complex scalar field -- Quantum Field Theory -- Ladder operators
Homework Statement STATEMENT ##\hat{H}=\int \frac{d^3k}{(2\pi)^2}w_k(\hat{a^+(k)}\hat{a(k)} + \hat{b^{+}(k)}\hat{b(k)})## where ##w_k=\sqrt{{k}.{k}+m^2}## The only non vanishing commutation relations of the creation and annihilation operators are: ## [\alpha(k),\alpha^{+}(p)] =(2\pi)^3...- binbagsss
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- Complex Field Field theory Ladder operators Operators Quantum Quantum field theory Scalar Scalar field Theory
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- Forum: Calculus and Beyond Homework Help
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Least distance between two complex numbers on two loci
Homework Statement This is a CIE A'level maths P3 question out of an exam from 2013 in October/November. As there is no markscheme ( I at least can't find one), I would be grateful if someone could look at my solution to the problem and correct me if I made a mistake. The problem is 8.(b)...- moriheru
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- Complex Complex numbers Numbers
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- Forum: Precalculus Mathematics Homework Help
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Working with phasors (Circuits, such as complex power)
Homework Statement I am going over examples in my textbook and I came across this: I don't understand how they converted 18.265 at angle of 39.9 to 14.02+j11.71 Homework Equations I know how to convert from the imaginary numbers into the angle form, usually I use: Is there another equation...- Cocoleia
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- Circuits Complex Complex power Imaginary number Phasor Phasors Power
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- Forum: Introductory Physics Homework Help
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Showing Complex Vectors are Orthonormal
Homework Statement let \epsilon_1 and \epsilon_2 be unit vectors in R3. Define two complex unit vectors as follows: \epsilon_{\pm} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}(\epsilon_1 \pm i \epsilon_2) verify that epsilon plus minus constitutes a set of complex orthonormal unit vectors. That is, show that...- Crush1986
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- Complex Complex vectors Vectors
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- Forum: Introductory Physics Homework Help
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Why doesn't √-1×√-1 always equal 1 in complex numbers?
As we know that √-5×√-5=5 i.e multiplication with it self My question is that according to this √-1×√-1=1.but it does not hold good in case of i(complex number). I.e i^2 =-1. Why?- Gourav kumar Lakhera
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- Complex Complex number
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- Forum: General Math
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Undergrad Confused about complex numbers
Can someone please explain what's going on at 47:40 Thanks in advance.- snate
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- Complex Complex numbers Confused Numbers Schrodinger equation Superposition
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- Forum: Quantum Physics
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Is r,theta Equivalent to cos(theta)+isin(theta) in Complex Numbers?
Homework Statement well this is not exactly a homework, i had an argument whith my teacher about my grade in a test, because i put a complex number in the form of R,theta and she claims that the form was costheta+isentheta, and i know that but i need to prove in a book that...- Mrencko
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- Complex Complex numbers Form Numbers Polar Polar form
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- Forum: Calculus and Beyond Homework Help
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Undergrad Why Does Quantum Mechanics Require Complex Numbers?
Is the fact that QM uses complex numbers should be considered as a math artefact (as it is the case when complex numbers are used for alternate current circuit analysis), or, alternatively, it has some deep and important relation to the nature (or at least to the nature of the quantum theory)...- MichPod
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- Complex Complex numbers Numbers Qm
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- Forum: Quantum Physics
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Complex Analysis/Radius of Convergence question.
Homework Statement Question asks to show that if f is an entire function and bounded then it is polynomial of degree m or less. Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I tried plugging in the power series for f(z) and tried/know it is related to Liouville's Theorem somehow but I am...- Kemba Huskie
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- Complex Complex analysis Convergence
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Undergrad Can Complex Numbers Be Ordered?
Can we order Complex Numbers ? I searched a bit most places says it can but not like the real numbers. I am confused a bit.And I am not sure abouth the truth of those sources. Thanks- Arman777
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- Complex Complex numbers Numbers
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- Forum: General Math