Complex Number Operations Calculator

a+bi arithmetic & polar form

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About Complex Number Operations Calculator

A complex number calculator for operations on a+bi form. Supports addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, modulus |z|, argument arg(z), conjugate z̄, and polar form conversion. Shows step-by-step computation. All calculations are client-side. Essential for electrical engineering, signal processing, quantum mechanics, and control theory.

Complex Number Operations Calculator Features

  • 4 operations
  • Modulus/arg
  • Conjugate
  • Polar form
  • Steps
Complex numbers z = a+bi where i²=−1. Addition: (a+bi)+(c+di) = (a+c)+(b+d)i. Multiplication: (a+bi)(c+di) = (ac−bd)+(ad+bc)i. Modulus: |z| = √(a²+b²). Argument: arg(z) = atan2(b,a). Polar: z = r·e^(iθ) = r(cosθ+isinθ).

How to Use

Enter two complex numbers:

  • Real part (a): Coefficient of 1
  • Imaginary part (b): Coefficient of i
  • Operation: +, −, ×, ÷

Polar Form

  • r = |z| = √(a²+b²)
  • θ = arg(z) = atan2(b,a)
  • z = r(cosθ + isinθ)

Complex Division

Multiply top and bottom by conjugate of denominator: (a+bi)/(c+di) = (a+bi)(c−di)/(c²+d²).

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1Enter z₁ = a + bi.
  2. 2Enter z₂ = c + di.
  3. 3Select operation.
  4. 4View result.
  5. 5Check modulus and polar form.

Complex Number Operations Calculator — Frequently Asked Questions

What is i?+

The imaginary unit: i² = −1. It extends the real numbers to include solutions to equations like x²+1=0, where x = ±i.

How do you divide complex numbers?+

Multiply numerator and denominator by the conjugate of the denominator. (3+2i)/(1−i) = (3+2i)(1+i)/((1)²+(1)²) = (1+5i)/2 = 0.5+2.5i.

What is Euler's formula?+

e^(iθ) = cos(θ) + i·sin(θ). The most beautiful equation: e^(iπ) + 1 = 0, connecting e, i, π, 1, and 0.

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