How do complex numbers manifest themselves in the subatomic world?

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Complex numbers are essential in quantum mechanics and are fundamental for describing waves and elementary particles. They provide a mathematical framework that allows for the representation of quantum states and wave functions. Additionally, geometric algebra offers an alternative perspective by describing the behavior of complex numbers through geometrical structures. Understanding these concepts is crucial for grasping the nature of subatomic phenomena.

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Im am very curios as to what role complex numbers might have in nature?
 
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They play a huge role in quantum mechanics. They also are fundamental for describing waves in general.
Elementary particles cannot be described without complex numbers (or something like geometric algebra where the behavior of the complex numbers are described using geometrical structures).
 

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