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RE: [Axiom-math] Are sqrt(-1) and %i equal ?
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Vanuxem Gregory |
Subject: |
RE: [Axiom-math] Are sqrt(-1) and %i equal ? |
Date: |
Sun, 26 Jun 2005 16:38:20 +0200 |
Hi,
sqrt comes from algebraic number as you know.
But if you play with complex number,
you can use
a:=complex(-1,0)
-- here you 'play' with complex
sqrt a
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> Objet : [Axiom-math] Are sqrt(-1) and %i equal ?
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> I play with complex numbers.
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> Why there is the complex number sqrt(-1) ?
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> Is sqrt(-1) equal to %i or not ?
> How can I coerce sqrt(-1) to %i.
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> Have a good day.
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> Francois
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