How can you write sgn[Im(z)] in fortran?

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Just pass in the imaginary part of your COMPLEX variable into SIGN and it should return the required sign value.In summary, to write "sgn[Im(z)]" in Fortran, you may need to keep track of the real and imaginary components separately and use the SIGN function to obtain the sign of the imaginary component. This function may not work with complex numbers, so it is important to check your compiler's documentation.
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How can you write "sgn[Im(z)]" in fortran?

Hello everybody;


How can you write "sgn[Im(z)]" in fortran? , then what do

you need to add in the header?

also what does "sign(a,b)" mean?


Much Thanks in advance
 
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I'm not sure how your compiler will handle SIGN with complex numbers. It may be useful for you to keep track of the real/imaginary components separately in different variables rather than using a single COMPLEX variable.

If it does work with complex numbers though, then great.
 

1. What is sgn[Im(z)] in Fortran?

sgn[Im(z)] is a function in Fortran that returns the sign of the imaginary part of a complex number z. It will return -1 if the imaginary part is negative, 0 if it is zero, and 1 if it is positive.

2. How do you write sgn[Im(z)] in Fortran?

To write sgn[Im(z)] in Fortran, you can use the function SIGN(IMAG(z), 1.0), where z is the complex number and 1.0 is the default value to be returned if the imaginary part is zero.

3. Can sgn[Im(z)] be used with non-complex numbers in Fortran?

No, sgn[Im(z)] is specifically designed for complex numbers in Fortran. It will return an error if used with non-complex numbers.

4. Is sgn[Im(z)] available in all versions of Fortran?

Yes, sgn[Im(z)] is a standard function in Fortran and is available in all versions of the language.

5. Can sgn[Im(z)] be used with complex numbers in other programming languages?

While sgn[Im(z)] is specific to Fortran, other programming languages may have similar functions or ways to calculate the sign of the imaginary part of a complex number. It is important to check the documentation for the specific language you are using.

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