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Imaginary Numbers Are an Important Tool For Technology And Engineering


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Published in Science and Technology on Friday, March 14th 2025 at 9:22 GMT by ScienceAlert   Print publication without navigation

  • To a nonmathematician, having the letter "i" represent a number that does not quite exist and is "imaginary" can be hard to wrap your head around.

The article from ScienceAlert discusses the significance of imaginary numbers in technology and engineering. Imaginary numbers, which include the square root of negative one (denoted as *i*), were once considered purely theoretical and abstract. However, they have proven to be indispensable in various practical applications. They are crucial in fields like electrical engineering for analyzing AC circuits, in signal processing for filtering and modulation, and in control systems for stability analysis. Imaginary numbers help in solving equations that do not have real solutions, thereby expanding the scope of mathematical modeling to include phenomena that oscillate or exhibit wave-like behavior. The article highlights how these numbers, once dismissed as mere mathematical curiosities, are now fundamental in designing and understanding modern technology, from smartphones to quantum computing, illustrating their transition from abstract concepts to essential tools in real-world applications.

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