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Complex Numbers A complex number is expressed in the standard form a + bi, where a and b are real numbers and i is defined by i^2 = -1 (that is, i is the square root of -1). For example, 3 + 2i is a complex number. The bi term is often referred to as an imaginary number (though this may be misleading, as it is no more "imaginary" than the symbolic abstractions we know as the "real" numbers). Thus, every complex number has a real part, a, and an imaginary part, bi. Complex numbers are often represented on a graph known as the "complex plane," where the horizontal axis represents the infinity of real numbers, and the vertical axis represents the infinity of imaginary numbers. Thus, each complex number has a unique representation on the complex plane: some closer to real; others, more imaginary. If a = b, the number is equal parts real and imaginary. Very simple transformations applied to numbers in the complex plane can lead to fractal structures of enormous intricacy and astonishing beauty. |
Not much to copy here today; it's mostly screenshots, so you'll have to go to the link if you're interested in writing tips. Yes, the originals are from Twatter, which, while I admit that sometimes good stuff happens there, is a site that I have no intention of visiting, let alone signing up for. Fortunately, the good stuff gets reposted somewhere. Anyone who embarks upon the ever trying journey of wrestling the blank page will become terribly familiar with the grueling process that can be just trying to spew some words out. So, this helpful little Twitter thread that includes some knowledge gleaned from a creative writing class might just come in handy. Now, some of these tips are things I was already aware of, so presumably you are too. But really, it can't hurt to review, and who knows? You might find something new. So yeah, that's about it today. Just thought someone might benefit from the post. |