Complex

Numbers
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 What is Complex Number ?

● Number that can be written in the form of a + bi

● a and b are real numbers
● i is an imaginary unit ; i^2 = -1

But who invented these numbers? And why? What is the story behind it?
 History
The first time complex number
was mentioned was back in the
1st century.

In 50 A.D. Heron of Alexandria

used the concept to study the
volume of section of pyramid.
History

Girolamo Cardano (1501-

1576)

16th century Italian

mathematician

He was the first to officially

introduce complex number to
the world

Cardano was inspired by

solving cubic equations
 History

Rafael Bombelli Albert Girard

(1572) (1629)
Gave inductive for the
Introduced the symbol i
Fibonacci numbers
Interesting fact about History of
complex number

● Newton in early 1676 he mentions an equivalent expression

which is alike complex number
this is known as Abraham de Moivre theorem (cos(θ) +
isin(θ))n = cos(nθ) + isin(nθ)

● Isaac Asimov has also used imaginary numbers and

equations to describe the behavior of squid in his stories.

● Complex numbers were not considered as a part of

mathematics until 1667
 How can we apply complex number in real
life?

Electrical Engineers
Electrical Engineer often use complex numbers
for calculate AC circuits.

Quantum Physicists
Quantum Physicists calculate using complex and take
place on a three-dimensional rather than scalar plane.

Sales Analyst
Sales Analyst use complex number in order to predict
sales process
Question
Time!!!
Question 1
Q: When was the first time complex
number was mentioned?
Question 1
Q: When was the first time complex
number was mentioned?

A: Complex number were first mention in

the first century.
Question 2
Q: What inspired Girolamo Cardano?
Question 2
Q: What inspired Girolamo Cardano?

A: Solving cubic equation

Question 3
Q: How does electrical engineer use
complex number in their career or their
jobs?
Question 3
Q: What do electrical engineers use
complex number for?

A: To calculate AC circuits.
Question 4
Q: Whose theorem is (cos(θ) + isin(θ))n =
cos(nθ) + isin(nθ)

a)Leonardo Da Vinci
b)Giorno Giovanna
c) Abraham de Moivre
d)Rafael Bombelli
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