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The discussion revolves around verifying a trigonometric equation involving the hyperbolic tangent of a complex number. The original poster seeks assistance in confirming the equality of tanh(z/2) with a given expression involving sinh and cosh functions, where z is a complex number.

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  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss starting from the expression tanh(z/2) = (e^z - 1) / (e^z + 1) and suggest substituting z with x + iy. There are attempts to simplify the equation by multiplying by the conjugate of the denominator and collecting terms. Questions arise regarding the correct interpretation of conjugates and the simplification process.

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Participants are actively engaging with the problem, sharing their attempts and results. Some have provided guidance on manipulating the expression, while others express uncertainty about their simplifications. There is no explicit consensus, but several productive directions are being explored.

Contextual Notes

There is a focus on ensuring the denominator becomes real, which is noted as a clue for simplification. Participants are navigating through complex algebraic manipulations and expressing concerns about the clarity of their steps.

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Homework Statement


How to verify this trigonometric equation? tanh z/2?
verify that:

tanh (z/2) = [sinh x + i sin y] / [cosh x + cos y]


z is a complex number.

How can i verify this equation?


Homework Equations


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# sin(x + i y) = sin(x) cosh(y) + i cos(x) sinh(y).
# cos(x + i y) = cos(x) cosh(y) - i sin(x) sinh(y).
# tan(x + i y) = (tan(x) + i tanh(y)) / (1 - i tan(x) tanh(y)).
# cot(x + i y) = (cot(x) coth(y) - i) / (i cot(x) + coth(y)).




The Attempt at a Solution



i have tried to solve from right hand side but it didn't work, then i have simplified the equation tanh(z/2) = e^z-1 / e^z+1


if you help me, i will be appreciate.
thanx a lot.
 
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tanh(z/2)=(e^z-1)/(e^z+1) is an ok place to start. Now substitute z=x+iy and multiply numerator and denominator by the conjugate of (e^z+1). Multiply everything out. Where does that take you? What you eventually need is cosh(ix)=cos(x) and sinh(ix)=i*sin(x) for x real.
 
thank u very much.

ok i have substitued equation but after i don't know how can i simplify.
 
What did you get? Did you multiply by the conjugate and collect terms? It works for me.
 
yes i did sir.

e^2(x+iy)-2e^(x+iy)+1 / e^2(x+iy)-1

did u mean complex conjugate ? or normal conjugate?
 
The conjugate of the denominator is (e^(x-iy)+1). It looks like you multiplied by (e^(x+iy)-1). Try the first way.
 
getcarter said:
yes i did sir.

e^2(x+iy)-2e^(x+iy)+1 / e^2(x+iy)-1

did u mean complex conjugate ? or normal conjugate?

Complex. BTW, I suggested that because the denominator of the expression you are supposed to get is real. See why that's a clue?
 
ok result is

e^2x + e^(x+iy) - e^(x-iy)-1 / e^2x + e^(x+iy) + e^(x-iy)
 
than i don't know how can simplify this eq.

sorry, i am taking your time.
 
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There's a 1 in the denominator too. Factor e^(x+iy) etc into e^x*e^(iy). Divide numerator and denominator by e^(x). Is anything looking familiar yet? Don't be sorry, just try a little harder.
 

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