What is the Complex Tangent Formula Proof for Homework?

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Homework Help Overview

The discussion revolves around the proof of the complex tangent formula, specifically the expression tan(z) = (tan(a) + i tanh(b)) / (1 - i tan(a) tan(b)). Participants are exploring the relationships between complex trigonometric functions and their real counterparts.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Problem interpretation

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster attempts to derive the complex tangent formula using definitions of complex sine, cosine, and hyperbolic functions. Some participants suggest rewriting tan(z) in terms of sin(z) and cos(z) to explore the relationship further. Others express confusion about transitioning between different forms of the tangent function.

Discussion Status

There is an ongoing exploration of the problem, with some participants providing partial insights and others seeking further clarification. One participant claims to have resolved the issue by identifying a potential error in the original formula provided in the textbook, suggesting that this realization simplified their approach.

Contextual Notes

Participants note the importance of correctly identifying the relationships between the functions involved, as well as the potential for misinterpretation of the formulas presented in the textbook. There is an acknowledgment of the complexity of transitioning between different representations of the tangent function.

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Homework Statement



This is an easy one, but keep in mind I'm kind of a newbie, anyway I can't figure out how to get the next formula...
tan(z) = (tan(a)+i tanh(b))/(1 - i tan(a)tan(b))

Homework Equations



This is the third part of an exercise, previous I proof the follow, -all using the definitions, of complex sin,cos, and tan, and definitions of real sinh,cosh, and tanh-...

cos(z)=cos(a)cosh(b)-i sin(a)sinh(b);
sin(z)=sin(a)cosh(b)+icos(a)sinh(b)

The Attempt at a Solution



I tried a lot of things, but couldn't get any way, maybe I'm missing something important, and that's what I fear.
I tried to replace tan(z) = sin(z)/cos(z) with the other equations but, I'm getting nothing.

Sorry for my english, lot of thanks for the help!
 
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\tan(z)=\frac{\sin(z)}{\cos(z)}=\frac{\frac{e^{z}-e^{-z}}{2i}}{\frac{e^{z}+e^{-z}}{2}}=\frac{1}{i}\frac{e^{z}-e^{-z}}{e^{z}+e^{-z}}=\frac{1}{i}\frac{e^{a+ib}-e^{-(a+ib)}}{e^{a+ib}+e^{-(a+ib)}}
Now write out the expression for e^{a+ib}...
 
Svein said:
\tan(z)=\frac{\sin(z)}{\cos(z)}=\frac{\frac{e^{z}-e^{-z}}{2i}}{\frac{e^{z}+e^{-z}}{2}}=\frac{1}{i}\frac{e^{z}-e^{-z}}{e^{z}+e^{-z}}=\frac{1}{i}\frac{e^{a+ib}-e^{-(a+ib)}}{e^{a+ib}+e^{-(a+ib)}}
Now write out the expression for e^{a+ib}...
Thanks for that!, but, I will have to ask for even more help. Because, I already knew that formula, and I can't find how to pass to the one I'm asking for...

tan(z) = (tan(a)+i tanh(b))/(1 - i tan(a)tan(b))
 
I've solved it! and I wanted to tell you. The biggest problem was that the damn book have a cute problem tan(z)=(tan(a)+itanh(b))/(1−itan(a)tan(b)) is really tan(z)=(tan(a)+itanh(b))/(1−itan(a)tanh(b)) having that in mind and with some equations it's really simple to get. I mean, using cosh2(x)- sinh2(x)=1,cos2(x)+sin2(x)=1, and tan(x)=sin(x)/cos(x), ...and the most important, after the two other equations I posted at first... (and the simplest one) sin(x)=cos(x)tan(x)
 

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