Complex Definition and 1000 Threads

  1. chwala

    Complex numbers : quadratic equation

    Homework Statement Showing all necessary working solve the equation ##iz^2+2z-3i=0## giving your answer in the form ##x+iy## where x and y are real and exact,Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution ##iz^2+2z-3i=0, z^2+(2/i)z-3=0##,using quadratic formula →##(-2/i± √8)/2 , z= √2+1/i## and...
  2. T

    Solving Complex PDEs: Refs & Suggestions Needed

    Hey! I've been trying to tackle this problem but I'm a little lost at the moment and any references or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Essentially the problem boils down to solving (at least) 3 coupled partial differential equations with (at least) 2 independent variables. Now the...
  3. 5

    Complex numbers in the form a+bi

    Homework Statement How would I go about solving 1/z=(-4+4i) The answer that I keep on getting is wrong The Attempt at a Solution [/B] What I did z=1/(-4+4i)x(-4-4i)/(-4-4i) z=(-4-4i)/(16+16i-16i-16i^2) z=(-4-4i)/32 z=-1/8-i/8 This is the answer that I got however it says that it is...
  4. P

    How Do You Evaluate sin(x)/x^4 Over the Unit Circle Using Complex Analysis?

    Homework Statement evaluate sinx/x^4 over the unit circle Homework Equations Cauchys Residue theorem ##sinz=1/(2i)(z+1/z)## The Attempt at a Solution So we have a branch point at z=0 but its of order 4 so I can't see any direct way of using Cauchys residue theorem. I've tried changing the...
  5. S

    I Physical Meaning of complex wavenumber?

    Hey, This is my first post so I am hoping to do everything right :-) I do not understand the physical meaning of a complex wavenumber. I understand that, with a general approach u(x,t) = Re(A*[e][(i(kx-omega*t)]) and a complex wavenuber that the wave is decaying exponentially with x. What...
  6. F

    Shading in Argand diagrams involving inequalities

    Homework Statement What is difference in shading between Argand diagrams containing inequalities with > and ≥ signs? Example Shade the appropriate region to satisfy the inequality |z|> 5 |z|≥ 5 The Attempt at a Solution I am aware of the fact that both will have circle centered at origin...
  7. P

    Find, using complex contour integrals, the function f(x)....

    Homework Statement whose Fourier transform is f~(p) = 1/(a2 + p2) Homework Equations f(x) = 1/√2π ∫∞-∞ eipx f~(p)The Attempt at a Solution First of all I let f(z) = eixz/(z2 + a2) and γ = γ1 + γ2 with the ϒ's parametrised by: γ1 : {z=t, -R<t<R} γ2 : {z=Reit, 0<t<π} (So a semicircle of radius...
  8. Destroxia

    Why are complex numbers represented on a plane?

    So I know that a complex number can be represented by ##z=x+iy##, where ## z = x + iy \in \mathbb{C}##. Would it be okay to then state that ## z = x + iy \in \mathbb{C} := (x,y) \in \mathbb{R}^2 ##? If we can just look at complex numbers as coordinates in ##\mathbb{R}^2## what is the point of...
  9. D

    Understanding Complex Numbers: Formulas and Applications

    1. Give a formula for the values on m such that z^m=z z=cos(7pi/6)+i*sin(7pi/6) 2. If i use de movires i get 3. m*7pi/6=7pi/6 + k*2pi But then i get the value that k=12/7, Which is the wrong formula. The correct answer is 1+12k for k=0,1,2...
  10. Y

    Wave Functions With Same Energies Are the Same (only differ by a complex phase)

    Homework Statement Assume a particle with a wave function ##\psi(x)## such that ##-\infty < x < \infty##, that move under some potential ##V(x)##. Show that: a) two wave functions with same energies can only differ by a complex phase; b) if the potential is real, then you can choose the wave...
  11. A

    B Complex Replacement: Justification?

    Hi, Is there a proof that complex replacement is a valid way to solve a differential equation? I'm lacking some intuition on the idea that under any algebraic manipulations the real and imaginary parts of an expression don't influence each other. For example, if I'm given: $$p(D) x = cos(t)$$...
  12. D

    What are the solutions to the complex polynomial equation ##z^3+3i\bar z=0##?

    Homework Statement (Z^3)+3i(conjugate z) = 0 find all solutions. Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution How can i isolate Z Tried factoring out z, didn't came out good: z(z^2+3i*(Conjugate z)/z) ==> Right part equal to zero. couldn't factor anymore.
  13. mr.tea

    Complex numbers on the unit circle

    Homework Statement Let ##z_1,z_2,z_3## be three complex numbers that lie on the unit circle in the complex plane, and ##z_1+z_2+z_3=0##. Show that the numbers are located at the vertices of an equilateral triangle. Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution As far as I understand, I need to...
  14. D

    Complex Number Question (Easy)

    Homework Statement Verify that i2=-1 using (a+bi)(c+di) = (ac-bd)(ad+bc)i Homework Equations (a+bi)(c+di) = (ac-bd)(ad+bc)i The Attempt at a Solution I tried choosing coefficients so that it would be (i)(i) = (0 - 1)+(0+0)i = -1 so then I get i^2 = -1 But I was told that this was wrong and...
  15. Z

    Complex Plane - Graphing Powers

    Homework Statement If W is represented as the point shown in blue which of the other points satisfy z=Sqrt[w]? Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution (The answer is Z2)[/B] I'm trying to study for a test and this is a practice problem and the book doesn't go into great detail about...
  16. A

    How Do You Rotate and Stretch a Complex Number Vector?

    Given A(2√3,1) in R^2 , rotate OA by 30° in clockwise direction and stretch the resulting vector by a factor of 6 to OB. Determine the coordinates of B in surd form using complex number technique. i try to rewrite in Euler's form and I found the modulus was √13 but the argument could not be...
  17. E

    (somewhat complex inclined plane problem) why is this wrong?

    Note:- All surfaces given here are frictionless. To find:- Acceleration a Relevant eqs:- F = ma Attempt at solution:- The equations I've gotten so far:- 1) N1sin(theta) = m2a 2) m1gsin(theta) = m1a1 3) m1gcos(theta) - N1 = m1a2 So far, 3 eqs, 4 unknowns. For the 4th eq, I did a2sin(theta) =...
  18. J

    I What is the complex conjugate of the momentum operator?

    Hello, i am kind of confused about something. What is the complex conjugate of the momentum operator? I don't mean the Hermitian adjoint, because i know that the Hermitian adjoint of the momentum operator is the momentum operator. Thanks!
  19. E

    Complex Geometry: EQN of Circle, Parabola, Ellipse & Line

    Homework Statement If ##α, β, γ, δ## are four complex numbers such that ##\dfrac{γ}{δ}## is real and ##αδ - βγ ≠ 0##, then ##z = \dfrac{α + βt}{γ + δt} , t \in ℝ## represents a (A) circle (B) parabola (C) ellipse (D) straight line Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution Eqn of circle is...
  20. E

    Complex numbers and reflection

    Homework Statement Reflection of the line ##\bar{a}z + a\bar{z} = 0## in the real axis is Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution I know that a line in the complex plane is represented as ##\bar{a}z + a\bar{z} + b= 0## and that its slope ##μ = \dfrac{-a}{\bar{a}}##. I'm not sure how to do...
  21. Dusty912

    Finding eigenvectors for complex eigenvalues

    Homework Statement So I have been having trouble with finding the proper eigen vector for a complex eigen value for the matrix A=(-3 -5) . .....(3 1) had a little trouble with formating this matrix sorry The eigen values are -1+i√11 and -1-i√11 The Attempt at a Solution using AY-λY=0...
  22. Dusty912

    Why Are Eigenvectors with Complex Eigenvalues Linearly Independent?

    Homework Statement Suppose the matrix A with real entries has the complex eigenvalue λ=α+iβ, β does not equal 0. Let Y0 be an eigenvector for λ and write Y0=Y1 +iY2 , where Y1 =(x1, y1) and Y2 =(x2, y2) have real entries. Show that Y1 and Y2 are linearly independent. [Hint: Suppose they are...
  23. S

    I Struggling with Moduli in Complex Numbers?

    This may be a simple thing but due to some reason I am not able to understand. I am not able to understand an example from Brown-Churchill book. I have provided the screenshot in the attached picture. Request help.
  24. S

    Complex Numbers Moduli Problem

    Homework Statement I am not able to understand an example from Brown-Churchill book. I have provided the screenshot in the attached picture. Request help. Homework Equations No The Attempt at a Solution No
  25. chwala

    Find the argument of the complex numbers

    Homework Statement a) The complex number ## 1-i ## is denoted by ##u##. On an argand diagram, sketch the loci representing the complex numbers ## z## satisfying the equations ## |z-u|= |z| and |z-i|=2 ## b) Find the argument of the complex numbers represented by the points of intersection of...
  26. M

    Complex Fourier Series into a Cosine Series

    Homework Statement a. Represent f(x)=|x| in -2<x<2 with a complex Fourier series b. Show that the complex Fourier Series can be rearranged into a cosine series c. Take the derivative of that cosine series. What function does the resulting series represent? [/B]Homework Equations...
  27. Greg

    MHB Is It Possible to Prove the Complex Number Challenge?

    Prove that $\arg[(a+bi)(c+di)]=\arg(a+bi)+\arg(c+di)$.
  28. M

    Using the complex susceptibility in E dot J

    Homework Statement Use the complex susceptibility to prove that the dot product of E and J is related to the absorption term (the imaginary part - χ'') and independent of the real part (χ'). It is also stated that in order to do is, assume monochromatic field and take the absorption time...
  29. Brandon Trabucco

    B Complex Integration By Partial Fractions

    Hello, I am enrolled in calculus 2. Just having started a section in our textbook about integration by partial fractions, I eagerly began trying to use this integration technique wherever I could. After messing around for multiple days, I ran into this problem: ∫ 1/(x^2+1)dx I immediately...
  30. I

    Calculating Complex Apparent Power in a Sinusoidal Circuit

    Homework Statement In sinusoidal circuit shown in Figure 13 is known : w =10^6 1/s, R = 100 Ohm , L = 300μH , C1 = 10nF and C2= 5nF . Reactive power of coil inductance L is QL = 3kVAr , RMS value of the voltage receiver impedance Z is UZ = 100 V , and the voltage UZ phase delaying behind...
  31. P

    Complex Analysis: Contour Integration Question

    Homework Statement State, with justification, if the Fundamental Theorem of Contour Integration can be applied to the following integrals. Evaluate both integrals. \begin{eqnarray*} (i) \hspace{0.2cm} \int_\gamma \frac{1}{z} dz \\ (ii) \hspace{0.2cm} \int_\gamma \overline{z} dz \\...
  32. M

    I Normal vector on complex function

    Hi, I'm not sure about the the normal vector N on a complex function z(x,t) = A e^{i(\omega t + \alpha x)} My approach is that (\overline{z} beeing the conjugate of z): \Re{(\mathbf{N})} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{\frac{1}{4}(\partial x + \overline{\partial x} )^2 + \frac{1}{4}(\partial z +...
  33. S

    MHB Real conjugates of complex numbers?

    Hi! We have discussed complex numbers in class and their conjugates. From what I understand only the imaginary unit is conjugated. But I wonder if there are such things as real conjugates of complex numbers? Given the following points: $$A=(-2+i)$$ $$B=(2+3i)$$ $$C=(-4-3i)$$ $$D=(-4+i)$$ I...
  34. W

    Complex Loading Systems And Loaded Beams And Cylinders

    Hello this is my first post here so basically I've had my best crack at all the questions all I am really after is a bit or re assurance as to my answers and if any are wrong were I have gone wrong essentially. I've tried to include all my working out were possible. 1. Homework Statement The...
  35. kamhogo

    Equivalent resistance between a and b -- Complex circuit

    Homework Statement Homework Equations Req = [ ( 1 / R1) + ( 1 / R2) +. ...]^-1 (Parallel) Req = R1 + R2 +. . . (Series ) The Attempt at a Solution I tried to simplify the circuit by spreading it out but I guess something is wrong with my simplification since I can't arrive at the correct...
  36. P

    I Angles between complex vectors

    So I was trying to learn how to find the angle between two complex 4-dimentional vectors. I came across this paper, http://arxiv.org/pdf/math/9904077.pdf which I found to be a little confusing and as a result not overly helpful. I was wondering if anyone could help at all? Many thanks in...
  37. F

    Complex RC Circuit - Multiple Resistors

    Homework Statement I have the answer to this question, but I'm trying to understand how to do it. It's a simple circuit: https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=6CDEB7909E9460BA!57382&authkey=!ALscxM1v2OtHZIg&v=3&ithint=photo%2cPNG (note: Image inserted in-thread by moderator) The questions...
  38. P

    Understanding the Significance of Complex Exponential in Electrical Engineering

    In my electrical engineering textbook, they have an entire chapter devoted to the complex Exponential. I don't really understand it, nor do I understand its importance. I know it is extremely important, and need to understand why, and what exactly it is, and the wording of the online resources...
  39. chwala

    Complex Number Modulus and Argument Calculations

    Homework Statement The complex number ##u## is defined by ## u= 6-3i/1+2i## i) Showing all your working find the modulus of u and show that the argument is ## -1/2π## ii) For the complex number Z satisfying ##arg(Z-u)= 1/4π##, find the least possible value of mod | Z | iii) For complex number...
  40. M

    Analysis Looking for a Good Book on Complex Analysis?

    Hi friends, I am looking for a good book on complex analysis. My goal is to add some new techniques to my problem solving arsenal, learn some elegant non-intuitive proofs and finally build up to knowing enough about the Zeta function to understand it's relationship with prime numbers.
  41. matt_crouch

    Maple Can Maple Show Step-by-Step Solutions for Complex Contour Integrals?

    Is it possible to get Maple to show me step by step how to solve a complex contour integral? f := (x,y,z,v) -> (x+I*x*cos(v)+I*y*sin(v))^(-2) int(f(x,y,z,v),v=0..2*Pi) assuming(x,real,y,real,z,real,v,real) But I would like to know how Maple solves this step by step. I tried using the tutor...
  42. Elvis 123456789

    How to represent this complex number?

    Homework Statement Finding "polar" and "rectangular" representation of a complex number? Make a table with three columns. Each row will contain three representations of a complex number z: the “rectangular” expression z = a + bi (with a and b real); the “polar” expression |z|, Arg(z); and a...
  43. P

    Complex Impedance of a voltage source and 2 resistors

    Homework Statement A real voltage source can be expressed as an ideal voltage source that is in series with a resistor that represents the inner resistance of the voltage source. This voltage source is a EMF and it is also in series with another resistor. Suppose both the EMF resistor...
  44. G

    I Solving complex formulas and higher order polynomials

    How would you go about solving (4(x^3)+38(x^2)+44x-20)/(20+12x+x^2), without the use of a computer, further, what about functions which have more x components, with higher powers. Also what process do computers use to solve these.
  45. A

    I How can I write a normalized spin superposition in a simplified form?

    If I have an normalized spin superposition |ψ> = (a1+a2i) |1> + (b1+b2i) |2>, and asked to write it in the form |ψ> = cosθ|1> + eiΦsinθ|2>, how do I proceed? My main problem is that no matter what I try, I can't seem to get rid of some complex component that shows up in the coefficient of |1>...
  46. Haley Heldt

    How Do You Calculate Net Force on a Diver?

    Homework Statement An 82 kg man drops from rest on a diving board 3 m above the surface of the water and comes to rest .55 s after reaching the water. What is the net force on the diver as he is brought to rest Homework Equations FDt = mv F = mg v^2 = vi^2 = 2aDx Dx = 3m Dt...
  47. Oaxaca

    Complex Conjugates with sin and cos

    I am rather new to the whole idea of complex conjugates and especially operators. I was trying to understand the solution to a problem I was doing, but the math is confusing me rather than the physics. In the last row of calculations, why does the sin change to a cos, and the d/dx change to...
  48. A

    I Is There a Significance to the Imaginary Number in the Series for Pi/4?

    I find this interesting. You can approximate pi/4 with the Gregory and Leibniz series pi /4 = 1/1 - 1/3 + 1/5 - 1/7 + 1/9 ... (1) btw it takes a lot of terms to get a reasonable approximation for pi. The formuli is pi / 4 = [ ( -1 ) ^ ( k + 1 ) ] / ( 2 * k -1)...
  49. matt_crouch

    How do I solve complex contour integrals in complex analysis?

    I am trying to teach myself complex analysis . There seems to be multiple ways of achieving the same thing and I am unsure on which approach to take, I am also struggling to visualise the problem...Would someone show me step by step how to solve for example...
  50. L

    Geometric Interpretation of complex numbesr

    z1,z2,z3 are distinct complex numbers, prove that they are the vertices of an equilateral triangle if and only if the following relation is satisfied: z1^2+z2^2+z3^2=z1.z2+z2.z3+z3.z1 so i shall show that |z1-z2|=|z1-z3|=|z2-z3|but i do not know how to start.
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