How Does Euler's Identity Simplify the Expression y = e^(x(1-i)) + e^(x(1+i))?

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The discussion revolves around the expression y = e^(x(1-i)) + e^(x(1+i)) and its simplification using Euler's identity. Participants are examining the relationship between this expression and the forms involving sine and cosine functions.

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  • Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking, Mathematical reasoning

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  • Some participants attempt to simplify the expression using Euler's identity, while others question the validity of the proposed simplifications. There are discussions about the correct interpretation of the terms involving sine and cosine.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants providing different interpretations of the expression and its simplifications. Some have offered insights into the correct application of Euler's identity, while others are questioning the assumptions made in the simplifications.

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There appears to be some confusion regarding the use of Euler's identity and the resulting expressions, with participants highlighting discrepancies in the proposed simplifications. The use of mathematical notation is also mentioned as a point of improvement for clarity.

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How does y = e^(x(1-i)) + e^(x(1+i))
work out to y = (e^x)sinx + (e^x)cosx?

Using Euler's identity I get,

y = (e^x)e^-ix + (e^x)e^ix
y = e^x(cosx - isinx + cosx + isinx)
y = e^x(2cosx)
 
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jaejoon89 said:
How does y = e^(x(1-i)) + e^(x(1+i))
work out to y = (e^x)sinx + (e^x)cosx?
It doesn't.
 
jaejoon89 said:
How does y = e^(x(1-i)) + e^(x(1+i))
work out to y = (e^x)sinx + (e^x)cosx?
Obviously, by Euler's identity, (e^x)sinx+ (e^x)cosx= e^(x(1+i)) only, not that sum.
 
HallsofIvy said:
Obviously, by Euler's identity, (e^x)sinx+ (e^x)cosx= e^(x(1+i)) only, not that sum.

Halls meant (e^x)*i*sinx+ (e^x)cosx. The expansion you did, 2cos(x)e^x, is correct. and it's not equal to sin(x)e^x+cos(x)e^x.
 

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