Algebra - Euler's Formula

Euler's Formula

Connecting Exponentials and Trigonometry

Euler's formula links complex exponentials with trigonometric functions:

\[ e^{ix} = \cos x + i \sin x \]

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Euler’s Identity

\[ e^{i\pi} = \cos \pi + i \sin \pi = -1 + 0 = -1 \]

\[ \Rightarrow e^{i\pi} + 1 = 0 \]

Example: \( 3 + 4i \)

\[ r = \sqrt{3^2 + 4^2} = 5 \]

\[ x = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{4}{3}\right) \approx 0.927 \]

\[ 3 + 4i = 5e^{0.927i} \]

General Exponential Form

\[ e^{z} = e^{x + iy} = e^x (\cos y + i \sin y) \]

Applications of Euler's Formula

  • Useful in signal processing and wave analysis.
  • Foundational in quantum mechanics and Fourier transforms.
  • Helps convert between polar and rectangular forms in math and engineering.

Why It Matters

Euler’s formula elegantly unifies exponential, trigonometric, and complex number concepts—revealing the deep structure of mathematics and natural phenomena.

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