How to find the intersection of complex roots, Im(z) and Re(z)?

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The discussion revolves around finding the intersection of complex roots related to the equation z^6 = √3 + i. The problem involves understanding the sets defined by the roots, the positive imaginary part, and the positive real part of the complex numbers.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Problem interpretation

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  • Participants discuss the definition of sets A, B, and C, with A representing the complex roots found in part (a), B focusing on elements with a positive imaginary part, and C on those with a positive real part. There is uncertainty about how to determine the intersection of these sets.

Discussion Status

Some participants have attempted to clarify the relationship between the sets and the conditions for intersection. There is ongoing exploration of which specific roots satisfy the criteria for being in all three sets, with some guidance offered on how to evaluate the sine and cosine values.

Contextual Notes

Participants are navigating the implications of set theory in the context of complex numbers, with a focus on the conditions imposed by the definitions of the sets. There is an acknowledgment of the need to verify which roots meet the criteria for inclusion in the intersection.

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Homework Statement


(a) Find the 6th complex roots of √3 + i.
(b) Let A={z|z^6 =√3+i} and B={z|Im(z)>0} and C={z|Re(z)>0}. Find A ∩ B ∩ C.

Homework Equations


z^6=2(cos(π/6)+isin(π/6))
r^6=2, r=2^1/6
6θ=π/6+2kπ, θ=π/36+kπ/3

The Attempt at a Solution


I've done part (a):
When k=0, z = 2^1/6(cos(π/36)+isin(π/36)),
When k=1, z = 2^1/6(cos(13π/36)+isin(13π/36)),
When k=2, z = 2^1/6(cos(25π/36)+isin(25π/36)),
When k=3, z = 2^1/6(cos(37π/36)+isin(37π/36)),
When k=4, z = 2^1/6(cos(49π/36)+isin(49π/36)),
When k=5, z = 2^1/6(cos(61π/36)+isin(61π/36)).
As for part (b) though, I am unsure for what the answer is. I understand that A={z|z^6 =√3+i} relates to part (a) however, I don't understand how you would find the intersection of A, B and C.
Please help? Thanks.
 
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Ha, they're throwing a little set theory your way. Set A is every answer in a), however set B is the set of all elements that have a positive imaginary part (the ones with sin>0) and C is the set of all elements that have a positive real part (cos>0) now A ∩ B ∩ C is the intersection of all these sets and is thus the set of those in part a) (basically every element in your universe), has sin>0 AND has cos>0. Find out which ones belong to it and you've got your answer.
 
So, is it simply then just doing sinπ/36=0.0871557425... cosπ/36=0.9961946981... to find the answers to see whether they belong to the set or not?
I did that, and got that When k=0, z = 2^1/6(cos(π/36)+isin(π/36)),
When k=1, z = 2^1/6(cos(13π/36)+isin(13π/36) belong to the set of all three.
So, is the intersection then z = 2^1/6(cos(π/36)+isin(π/36)) and z = 2^1/6(cos(13π/36)+isin(13π/36)?
Moreover, could you then write the answer as A ∩ B ∩ C = z=2^1/6(cos(π/36)+isin(π/36)), z=2^1/6(cos(13π/36)+isin(13π/36)?
 
Yes that should be the answer, since both of those equations meet the criterion of the set.
 
Okay, great. Thank you very much for you help!
 

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