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Physical Chemistry: Quanta, Matter, and Change

Physical Chemistry: Quanta, Matter, and Change (Second Edition)

Peter Atkins, Julio de Paula, and Ronald Friedman

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Physical Chemistry: Quanta, Matter, and Change

Physical Chemistry: Quanta, Matter, and Change (Second Edition)

Peter Atkins, Julio de Paula, and Ronald Friedman
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date: 20 March 2025

Mathematical background 3 p. 128Complex numberslocked

Mathematical background 3 p. 128Complex numberslocked

  • Peter Atkins, Peter AtkinsLincoln College
  • Julio de PaulaJulio de PaulaChemistry Lewis & Clark College
  • , and Ronald FriedmanRonald FriedmanIndiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne

Abstract

We describe here general properties of complex numbers and functions, which are mathematical constructs frequently encountered in quantum mechanics.

Definitions

Complex numbers have the general form

[math]

where i=(−1)1/2. The real...

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