Exploring the Transformation of Theta into Theta - Pi/2 in Complex Numbers

In summary: Therefore, $ie^{-i\theta}$ is equal to $e^{i\left(\frac{\pi}{2}-\theta\right)}$ which shows how the $i$ disappears on the right side. In summary, using Euler's formula and the co-function identities for sine and cosine, it can be demonstrated that $ie^{-i\theta}=e^{i\left(\frac{\pi}{2}-\theta\right)}$ and this is how the "i" disappears in the equation.
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Can you tell me how the theta changes into theta minus pi/2? Can you show me, please?
 

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Hint: Use Euler's formula and the co-function identities for sine and cosine to demonstrate that:

\(\displaystyle ie^{-i\theta}=e^{i\left(\frac{\pi}{2}-\theta\right)}\)
 
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MarkFL said:
Hint: Use Euler's formula and the co-function identities for sine and cosine to demonstrate that:

\(\displaystyle ie^{-i\theta}=e^{i\left(\frac{\pi}{2}-\theta\right)}\)

How did the "i" disappear?
 
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aruwin said:
How did the "i" disappear?

$i = e^{i \frac{\pi}{2}}$
 
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The problem with this 'identity' is that in the first term there is the factor $\displaystyle e^{- j\ \theta} $ and in second there is the factor $\displaystyle e^{j\ \theta}$... and that is impossible!(Tmi)...

Kind regards

$\chi$ $\sigma$
 
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chisigma said:
The problem with this 'identity' is that in the first term there is the factor $\displaystyle e^{- j\ \theta} $ and in second there is the factor $\displaystyle e^{j\ \theta}$... and that is impossible!(Tmi)...

Kind regards

$\chi$ $\sigma$

Do you mean that the equation is actually wrong?
 
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chisigma said:
The problem with this 'identity' is that in the first term there is the factor $\displaystyle e^{- j\ \theta} $ and in second there is the factor $\displaystyle e^{j\ \theta}$... and that is impossible!(Tmi)...

Kind regards

$\chi$ $\sigma$

Except that the second term is out by a factor of "i", which DOES make it correct.
 
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aruwin said:
Do you mean that the equation is actually wrong?

Yes, I do... the correct procedure in my opinion is...

$\displaystyle \frac{E_{s}^{2} - E_{s}\ E_{r}\ e^{- j\ \theta}}{- j\ X} = j\ \frac{E_{s}^{2}}{X} - j\ \frac{E_{s}\ E_{r}}{X}\ e^{- j\ \theta} = j\ \frac{E_{s}^{2}}{X} + \frac{E_{s}\ E_{r}}{X}\ e^{- j\ (\theta + \frac{\pi}{2})}$

Kind regards

$\chi$ $\sigma$
 
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chisigma said:
Yes, I do... the correct procedure in my opinion is...

$\displaystyle \frac{E_{s}^{2} - E_{s}\ E_{r}\ e^{- j\ \theta}}{- j\ X} = j\ \frac{E_{s}^{2}}{X} - j\ \frac{E_{s}\ E_{r}}{X}\ e^{- j\ \theta} = j\ \frac{E_{s}^{2}}{X} + \frac{E_{s}\ E_{r}}{X}\ e^{- j\ (\theta + \frac{\pi}{2})}$

Kind regards

$\chi$ $\sigma$

Could you explain to me how the j on the right disappeared?
 
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aruwin said:
Could you explain to me how the j on the right disappeared?

... because is $\displaystyle j= e^{\ j\ \frac{\pi}{2}}$...

Kind regards

$\chi$ $\sigma$
 
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aruwin said:
How did the "i" disappear?

This is what I had in mind:

Use Euler's formula:

\(\displaystyle ie^{-i\theta}=i\left(\cos(\theta)-i\sin(\theta\right)\)

Use co-function identities:

\(\displaystyle ie^{-i\theta}=i\left(\sin\left(\frac{\pi}{2}-\theta\right)-i\cos\left(\frac{\pi}{2}-\theta\right)\right)\)

Distribute the $i$ and rearrange:

\(\displaystyle ie^{-i\theta}=\cos\left(\frac{\pi}{2}-\theta\right)+i\sin\left(\frac{\pi}{2}-\theta\right)\)

Use Euler's formula:

\(\displaystyle ie^{-i\theta}=e^{i\left(\frac{\pi}{2}-\theta\right)}\)
 

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The transformation of theta into theta - pi/2 in complex numbers is significant because it can help us understand the geometric properties and behavior of complex numbers. It allows us to visualize and manipulate complex numbers in a more intuitive way, leading to new insights and applications in various fields of science and engineering.

How does the transformation of theta into theta - pi/2 affect the magnitude and phase of a complex number?

The transformation of theta into theta - pi/2 does not change the magnitude of a complex number, but it does change the phase by shifting it by -pi/2 radians. This means that the angle between the complex number and the real axis will decrease by pi/2.

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