How Do You Prove DeMoivre's Theorem for Complex Numbers?

Click For Summary
SUMMARY

The discussion centers on proving DeMoivre's Theorem for complex numbers, specifically using the complex number (1+i). The participants agree that expressing (1+i) in trigonometric form is essential, resulting in the expression 2^(n/2)*(cos(45*n)+i*sin(45*n)). This formulation directly applies DeMoivre's Theorem, which states that for any complex number in trigonometric form, raising it to the nth power involves multiplying the modulus by n and adding n times the angle to the argument.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of complex numbers and their representation in trigonometric form
  • Familiarity with DeMoivre's Theorem
  • Basic knowledge of trigonometric functions (sine and cosine)
  • Experience with exponentiation of complex numbers
NEXT STEPS
  • Study the derivation and applications of DeMoivre's Theorem
  • Explore the conversion of complex numbers from rectangular to polar form
  • Learn about the geometric interpretation of complex number exponentiation
  • Investigate advanced topics in complex analysis, such as Euler's formula
USEFUL FOR

Mathematicians, students studying complex analysis, and anyone interested in the properties of complex numbers and their applications in various fields.

lostNfound
Messages
12
Reaction score
0
I think I got it
 
Last edited:
Physics news on Phys.org
Start by writing (1+i)n in trigonometric form.

What theorem do you have about raising a complex number in trigonometric form to the nth power?
 
I think I got it
 
Last edited:
LCKurtz said:
Start by writing (1+i)n in trigonometric form.

What theorem do you have about raising a complex number in trigonometric form to the nth power?

lostNfound said:
I did try putting (1+i)^n in trigonometric form and I got the following:
2^(n/2)*(cos(45*n)+i*sin(45*n))

OK. Now what about the answer to my question? What theorem do you have...? Look in your book.
 
DeMoivre' Thm
 
Last edited:

Similar threads

  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
3K
  • · Replies 30 ·
2
Replies
30
Views
3K
Replies
5
Views
2K
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
2K
Replies
7
Views
2K
  • · Replies 17 ·
Replies
17
Views
3K
  • · Replies 108 ·
4
Replies
108
Views
11K
Replies
8
Views
3K
Replies
9
Views
2K
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
1K