The discussion revolves around the properties of complex numbers in the context of quantum mechanics, specifically focusing on the phase factor represented by expressions of the form ##e^{i\theta}##.
Several participants are actively seeking clarification on the properties of complex numbers, particularly regarding their norms. Some guidance has been provided on how to compute the norm using the complex conjugate, but the discussion remains open with multiple requests for further explanation.
Participants express a need for foundational understanding, indicating that some may find the concepts elementary while others are still grappling with them. There is an acknowledgment of varying levels of familiarity with the topic.
The norm of a complex number can be calculated using the number ##z## and ##z^*=\bar{z}## the complex conjugate.Shreya said:
Any complex number can be written ##re^{i\theta}##, where ##r## is the modulus and ##\theta## is the angle in the complex plane. That's fairly elementary, I'm sorry to say!Shreya said:
Pero K and Gaussian97! It helped a lot. 