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Imaginary Numbers
Why is it interesting?
Imaginary numbers are essential in modern theories of physics like quantum mechanics and quantum field theory. In these theories, we describe a physical system using complex functions, which means functions that contain combinations of imaginary numbers as arguments.
Moreover, imaginary numbers can often be used to make calculations simpler.
The shortest path between two truths in the real domain passes through the complex domain. J. Hadamard
Important Related Concepts:
Layman
Explanations in this section should contain no formulas, but instead colloquial things like you would hear them during a coffee break or at a cocktail party.
Student
- The best introduction is A Visual, Intuitive Guide to Imaginary Numbers by Kalid Azad
Researcher
The motto in this section is: the higher the level of abstraction, the better.
Examples
- Example1
- Example2:
FAQ
History
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