Abstract
The form a + ib (or a + jb) is obtained for example if the standard method of solution of a quadratic equation is applied to equations such as x 2 - 2x + 3 = 0. The solutions x = 1 ½ √(-2) are defined to be numbers and for convenience are written 1 ½ i√2 (or 1 - j√2 where i (or j) is used in place of √(-1).
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Preview
Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF.
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Copyright information
© 1963 H. J. Halstead and D. A. Harris
About this chapter
Cite this chapter
Halstead, H.J., Harris, D.A. (1963). Complex Numbers and Elementary Functions. In: A Course in Pure and Applied Mathematics. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-81604-0_3
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-81604-0_3
Publisher Name: Palgrave, London
Print ISBN: 978-1-349-81606-4
Online ISBN: 978-1-349-81604-0
eBook Packages: Palgrave Social & Cultural Studies CollectionSocial Sciences (R0)