Some contradiction I can't explain about e^(ix)

In summary, e^(ix) is a complex number represented in polar form and derived from the Taylor series expansion of the exponential function. It results in a complex number because the input is multiplied by the imaginary unit i. It is related to the unit circle and has many applications in mathematics, including complex analysis and differential equations. In real-life scenarios, it is used in electrical engineering, signal processing, and quantum mechanics, as well as in modeling natural phenomena such as oscillations and waves.
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Let k be a real number (not necessarily an integer).
[tex]e^{i\cdot2\pi\cdot k}=\cos(2\pi k) + i\sin(2\pi k)=[/tex] some complex number on the unit circe.
BUT
[tex]e^{i\cdot2\pi\cdot k}=(e^{i2\pi})^k=1^k=1[/tex]

so if take [itex]\tilde{k}=2\pi k[/itex] then [itex]1=e^{i\tilde{k}}=[/itex]every other number on the unit circle.

How can this be explained??
Thanks.
 
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solved... I'm an idiot.
[tex]1^k[/tex] with complex numbers are all the unit's [tex]k^{-1}[/tex] roots...
 

FAQ: Some contradiction I can't explain about e^(ix)

What is e^(ix)?

e^(ix) is a mathematical expression representing a complex number in polar form. It is also known as Euler's formula and is derived from the Taylor series expansion of the exponential function.

Why does e^(ix) result in a complex number?

e^(ix) results in a complex number because the input of the exponential function, ix, is multiplied by the imaginary unit i, which results in a complex number with a real and imaginary part.

How is e^(ix) related to the unit circle?

e^(ix) is related to the unit circle because it can be expressed as cos(x) + i*sin(x), where x is the angle in radians. This means that the real part of e^(ix) represents the x-coordinate on the unit circle, while the imaginary part represents the y-coordinate.

What is the significance of e^(ix) in mathematics?

e^(ix) has many applications in mathematics, including complex analysis, Fourier series, and differential equations. It also has connections to geometry, trigonometry, and physics.

How is e^(ix) used in real-life scenarios?

e^(ix) is used in many real-life scenarios, such as in electrical engineering, signal processing, and quantum mechanics. It is also used in modeling natural phenomena, such as oscillations and waves.

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