Euler Formula: Understanding (4.25) to (4.26)

In summary, the Euler formula, also known as Euler's identity, is a mathematical equation that relates the five fundamental mathematical constants: 1, 0, π (pi), e (Euler's number), and i (the imaginary unit). It is written as e<sup>iπ</sup> + 1 = 0 and represents the relationship between exponential functions, trigonometric functions, and complex numbers. The formula is derived using Taylor series expansions and has various applications in mathematics, physics, engineering, and signal processing.
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can someone explain how you go from (4.25) to (4.26) using Euler's formulas in the attachment?
 

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Although I downloaded and zoomed it I couldn't clearly identify the exponents. Did you test your upload?
 
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fresh_42 said:
Although I downloaded and zoomed it I couldn't clearly identify the exponents. Did you test your upload?
Basically, I want to know how you go from
## ae^{jwt}## + ## be^{-jwt}##

to

##Asin(wt + \theta)##
 
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ok, i got it now.
thanks
 

1. What is the Euler formula?

The Euler formula, also known as Euler's identity, is an important mathematical equation that relates the five fundamental mathematical constants: 1, 0, π (pi), e (Euler's number), and i (the imaginary unit).

2. How is the Euler formula written?

The Euler formula is written as e + 1 = 0.

3. What does the Euler formula represent?

The Euler formula represents the relationship between exponential functions, trigonometric functions, and complex numbers.

4. How is the Euler formula derived?

The Euler formula is derived using Taylor series expansions for the exponential and trigonometric functions, and then equating them to their corresponding Maclaurin series expansions with imaginary numbers.

5. What are the applications of the Euler formula?

The Euler formula is used in many areas of mathematics and physics, including complex analysis, differential equations, Fourier analysis, and quantum mechanics. It also has practical applications in engineering and signal processing.

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