Complex Numbers
ANDREW SALIDO
Learning Objectives
Determine and Evaluate the J-Operator.
Identify the complex number and its different form.
Evaluate the operations of complex numbers.
Evaluate the natural logarithm of complex numbers.
Familiarize the Euler’s Formula.
Evaluate the trigonometry and inverse trigonometry of complex numbers.
Derive trigonometric identities using complex numbers.
Definition of Complex Number
Complex Number is a combination of a real number and imaginary.
Imaginary part – could be i or j.
The j-operator
It is the constant which when multiplied to quantity will rotate by 90 degrees
counterclockwise without changing its magnitude.
We now simply say that j-operator is the imaginary unit and define it by the property j2 = -1.
Using the imaginary unit, we build a unit a general complex number out of two real numbers.
The j-operator was originally denoted as i. The symbol i is no longer used because the symbol
is also used to represent current. For the purpose of consistency, the j-operator is now utilized.
From the definition j2 = -1, this can be generalize =d as:
J4n+1 = j
J4n+2 = -1
J4n+3 = -j
J4n+4 = 1
Example:
Simplify the Following:
1. j401
2. j199
3. J1997 + j1999
Solution:
4. j401 = j4(100)+1 = j2(2)(100)+1 = (-1)2(100) (j) = (1)100 (j) = j
5. j199 = j4(49)+3 = j2(2)(49)+3 = (-1)2(49) (j3) = (1)(49) (j2) (j) = (1)(-1) (j) = -
6. j1997 + j1999 = j4(499)+1 + j4(499)+3 = j – j = 0
Forms of Complex Numbers
1. Standard/ Cartesian/ Rectangular Form
let: z = a + jb
where: a = real part
jb = imaginary part
2. Steinmitz/ Polar Form
let: z = r∠θ
where: r = magnitude/ absolute value/ hypotenuse of a right triangle
r=
θ = argument/direction with respect to the real axis
θ = angle in degrees = tan-1
Forms of Complex Numbers
3. Exponential Form
let: z = rejθ
where: r = magnitude
θ = angle in radians
2. Trigonometric Form
let: z = r(cosθ + jsinθ) or z = rcisθ
where: r = magnitude
θ = angle in degrees
Operations of Complex Numbers
Complex Numbers can be added, subtracted, multiplied and divided. If z1=a+jb and z2=c+jd,
these operations defined as follows:
Addition /Subtraction
Steps:
All complex numbers in rectangular form
Combine all real parts.
Combine all imaginary parts.
Add
Z1+z2 = (a+jb) + (c+jd)
Z1+z2 = (a+c) + j(b+d)
Subtract
Z1+z2 = (a+jb) - (c+jd)
Z1+z2 = (a-c) + j(b-d)
Operations of Complex Numbers
Multiplication
Using rectangular form:
z1z2 = (a+jb)(c+jd)
z1z2 = (ac-bd) + j(bc+ad)
Note: j2 = -1
Using Polar Form
Z1z2 = r1∠θ1(r2∠θ2)
Z1z2 = (r1r2)∠(θ1+ θ2)
Using Exponential Form
Z1z2 = r1ejθ1(r2ejθ2)
Z1z2 = r1r2 ej(θ1+ θ2)
Operations of Complex Numbers
Conjugate of a Complex Number
Given Z Conjugate Z*
a+jb a-jb
r∠θ r∠-θ
rejθ re-jθ
r(cosθ + jsinθ) r(cosθ - jsinθ)
Operations of Complex Numbers
Division
Using rectangular form:
z1z2 = (a+jb)(c+jd)
z1z2 = (ac-bd) + j(bc+ad)
Note: j2 = -1
Using Polar Form
Z1z2 = r1∠θ1(r2∠θ2)
Z1z2 = (r1r2)∠(θ1+ θ2)
Using Exponential Form
Z1z2 = r1ejθ1(r2ejθ2)
Z1z2 = r1r2 ej(θ1+ θ2)