Solving complex exponential polynomials

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The discussion focuses on finding general methods to solve the complex exponential polynomial involving multiple terms set to zero. A key point raised is the potential to simplify the problem by absorbing the integer m into the angles θ, suggesting that the ordering of the angles may not significantly impact the solution. It is proposed that the sum of three terms can be constrained to a magnitude smaller than two, allowing for the determination of the remaining terms. The conversation references geometric interpretations, specifically the concept of a pentagon, to aid in visualizing the solutions. Overall, the thread emphasizes the need for analytical approaches rather than numerical methods to find all possible solutions.
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Are there any general methods to solve the following complex exponential polynomial without relying on numerical methods? I want to find all possible solutions, not just a single solution.

e^(j*m*\theta1) + e^(j*m*\theta2)+e^(j*m*\theta3) + e^(j*m*\theta4) + e^(j*m*\theta5) = 0

where

\theta1<\theta2<\theta3<\theta4<\theta5

and

m is a integer
 
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At first a question:
Why do you include m? You could absorb it into the thetas?
The ordering of the thetas probably doesn't play a role either.

With that in mind you could probably solve these equations this way:
The sum of three terms should be smaller than 2 in magnitude. Then it is always possible to find the final two exponentials.
 
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