So the shortest title I can come up with is: Complex Numbers and Real Solutions

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The discussion revolves around the properties of complex numbers, specifically focusing on the expression involving two complex numbers \( z_1 \) and \( z_2 \) under the conditions that their product is not equal to -1 and their magnitudes are both equal to 1. Participants are exploring whether the expression \( \frac{z_1 + z_2}{1 + z_1 z_2} \) can be shown to be real.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

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  • Participants discuss different representations of complex numbers, including Cartesian and polar forms. There is a consideration of using the conjugate to manipulate the expression, and questions arise about the implications of the magnitudes being equal to 1.

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The conversation is active, with participants offering hints and nudges towards exploring the properties of complex numbers. Some guidance has been provided regarding the notation and the significance of the unit circle, but no consensus or final approach has been reached.

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Participants note the absence of specific equations and the challenge of finding a concise method to demonstrate that the expression is real. There is also mention of the participants' varying levels of familiarity with complex analysis concepts, such as the exponential form of complex numbers.

  • #31
is z1.z2 =1 or -1 ??
if z1.z2 = -1 then the number is not defined !
 
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  • #32
Sahil Kukreja said:
is z1.z2 =1 or -1 ??
if z1.z2 = -1 then the number is not defined !
=/= not =
 
  • #33
Bump, problem still not solved.
 
  • #34
Work to do, therefore ! It's almost more efficient to teach you this ##e^{i\phi}## than to drudge through all this cos sin and such...
But I can be hired to do your work if you pay better than my boss ... :smile:.
 
  • #35
put z1= cosa + isina
z2= cosb + isinb
simplify
 
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  • #36
I haven't learn using e yet, is it possible to do it with r(cosx+isinx) ?
 
  • #37
Dank2 said:
I haven't learn using e yet, is it possible to do it with r(cosx+isinx) ?
In other questions e can be useful, but in this question you can use both the ways and get the answer in same time( actually same efficiency)
 
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  • #38
Sahil Kukreja said:
I have solved it
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It is a violation of PF rules for you to post this. You are not supposed to present solutions!
 
  • #39
Dank2 said:
I haven't learn using e yet, is it possible to do it with r(cosx+isinx) ?[/QUOT
Sahil Kukreja said:
In other questions e can be useful, but in this question you can use both the ways and get the answer in same time( actually same efficiency)
BvU said:
Work to do, therefore ! It's almost more efficient to teach you this ##e^{i\phi}## than to drudge through all this cos sin and such...
But I can be hired to do your work if you pay better than my boss ... :smile:.
it's just 4 terms that needs to be organized, cause we don't matter about the real part
 
  • #40
Ray Vickson said:
It is a violation of PF rules for you to post this. You are not supposed to present solutions!
Sorry. I have deleted the solution now
 
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  • #41
I have another method to solve and it is a lot easier:- (it just solves in three steps)

Hint:-
z' --> conjugate of z
if z-z' = 0 then z is purely real

also use that since |z1|=|z2|=1
then z1=1/z1' and z2=1/z2'
 
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  • #42
Now, I have a third method to solve :-
since |z1|=|z2|=1
then z1=1/z1' and z2=1/z2'

put this in the equation and use your previous knowledge to get the answer
 
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  • #43
Sahil Kukreja said:
I have another method to solve and it is a lot easier:- (it just solves in three steps)

Hint:-
z' --> conjugate of z
if z-z' = 0 then z is purely real

also use that since |z1|=|z2|=1
then z1=1/z1' and z2=1/z2'
Very nice! it came so smooth, thank you sir, and also, for all the others that helped . i didn't even use z1 =1/z1'.
 
  • #44
Dank2 said:
Very nice! it came so smooth, thank you sir, and also, for all the others that helped . i didn't even use z1 =1/z1'.
its good to remember that z.z' = ## |z|^2 ##
 
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  • #45
Sahil Kukreja said:
its good to remember that z.z' = ## |z|^2 ##
yes i followed that, and all the terms in the numerator left was z1-z1' + z2-z2' which is ofc real, and denominator was 1+z1z2 + conjugate(z1z2), which is also real.
 
  • #46
Dank2 said:
Very nice! it came so smooth, thank you sir, and also, for all the others that helped . i didn't even use z1 =1/z1'.
I learned from this too : even though you have found a way through (and I thought the ##e^{i\phi}## was pretty efficient o:) ) , it's good to keep an eye open for alternatives, and Sahil had no trouble pointing out a very good one !
 
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  • #47
Dank2 said:
yes i followed that, and all the terms in the numerator left was z1-z1' + z2-z2' which is ofc real, and denominator was 1+z1z2 + conjugate(z1z2), which is also real.

z1-z1' + z2-z2' is not purely real, its purely imaginary.
z=(z1+z2)/(1+z1z2)
if you put z1=1/z1' and z2=1/z2' then you must have gotten z=z'
which implies z is purely real.
 
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  • #48
Sahil Kukreja said:
z1-z1' + z2-z2' is not purely real, its purely imaginary.
z=(z1+z2)/(1+z1z2)
if you put z1=1/z1' and z2=1/z2' then you must have gotten z=z'
which implies z is purely real.
Ok , now i know that i had to use that z1=1/z1'

so it came up 1/z'+1/z+1/z2+1/z2', and i forgot to add |z1z2|^2 at the denominator in message #45
 

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