Let z be any complex number in polar form with 0 <= theta<2 pi. Use z=re^{i theta} to define the logarithm of a complex number. (a)Find ln(-1)

Daniaal Sanchez

Daniaal Sanchez

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2021-09-09

Let z be any complex number in polar form with 0θ<2π. Use z=reiθ to define the logarithm of a complex number.
(a)Find ln(1)
(b)Find ln(i)

Answer & Explanation

Cristiano Sears

Cristiano Sears

Skilled2021-09-10Added 96 answers

Step 1
When z=reiθ then
ln(z)=ln(r)+i(θ+2πk)
where k is integer
(a) ln(1)
z=1
z=1+0i
where it is of the form z=x+iy
then r=x2+y2=(1)2+02=1
θ=tan1(yx)=tan1(01)=tan1(0)=0
In polar form z can be written as
z=reiθ(0θ<2π)
=ieiθ
then ln(1)=ln(1)+i(0)
ln(1)=ln(1)
(b) ln(i)
z=i
z=0+1i  where  x=0,y=1
then r=(0)2+(1)2=1
θ=tan1(yx)=tan1(10)=π2
In polar form
z=reiθ
substitute r=1 , θ=π2
z=eiπ2
then logarithm of complex number
z=eiπ2 is
(∵≤θ<2π)
ln(1)+i(π2)
Thus, ln(i)=ln(1)+i(π2)

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