- If a = x + yi, then the conjugate of a is x - yi
9. Modulus (Magnitude) Property:
- |a| = √(x^2 + y^2)
10. Argument Property:
- arg(a) = tan^-1(y/x)
11. Euler's Formula:
- e^(ix) = cos(x) + i sin(x)
These properties make complex numbers a powerful tool for solving equations, modeling real- world phenomena, and unlocking the secrets of mathematics!
Real life implementation of properties of complex numbers
Suppose we have two complex numbers:
z1 = 3 + 4
z2 = 2 - 5i
Application:
We want to calculate the sum of these two complex numbers using the additive property.
Calculation:
z1 + z2 = (3 + 4i) + (2 - 5i)
Using the additive property, we add the real parts and imaginary parts separately:
Real part: 3 + 2 = 5
Imaginary part: 4i - 5i = -i
So, z1 + z2 = 5 – i
Real-world interpretation:
In electrical engineering, z1 and z2 could represent two AC currents. The sum z1 + z2 represent the total current, which are 5 amps with a phase angle of -1 radian (due to the negative imaginary part). Applications of Complex Numbers: Imaginary numbers (Complex numbers) enable the analysis of various phenomenon like Oscillations in real-world applications by representing:
Phase Shifts Frequency dependencies So they facilitate calculations in: Electrical Engineering (AC circuits) Signal processing(audio, image) Control systems(Vibration systems) Quantum Mechanics(wave functions)
Electrical Engineering: The imaginary part represents the reactance (XL or XC) in ohms, which can be any value.
Signal Processing: The imaginary part represents the frequency content, which can be any value.
Navigation: The imaginary part represents the orientation or rotation, which can be any value.
Quantum Mechanics: The imaginary part represents the probability amplitude, which can be any complex value.
Numeric example of Application:
Suppose we have a capacitor with a capacitance of 100 microfarads (μF) and an angular frequency of 500 radians per second (rad/s).
We want to calculate the capacitive reactance (XC).
Using the formula:
XC = -j/(ωC)
We plug in the values:
XC = -j/(500 × 100 μF)
Simplifying:
XC = -j/0.05
XC = -20j ohm
In this example:
- j = √(-1) (imaginary unit)
- XC = -20j ohms (capacitive reactance)
The value of "j" is still √(-1), but it's used to represent the capacitive reactance, which has a magnitude of 20 ohms and a phase shift of -90 degrees (due to the negative sign).
