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Imaginary numbers and their roles in engineering and physics / R. Andrew Motes.

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Motes, R. Andrew, author.
Contributor:
Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers, distributor.
Series:
SPIE digital library
SPIE monograph ; PM340
SPIE Press monograph ; PM340
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Numbers, Complex.
Engineering--Mathematical models.
Engineering.
Physics--Mathematical models.
Physics.
Genre:
Electronic books.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (iii, 140 pages) : illustrations.
Distribution:
Bellingham, Washington : SPIE, 2015.
Place of Publication:
Rio Rancho, New Mexico : AM Photonics, 2015.
System Details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Summary:
"Yes, imaginary numbers do exist, and they can be used in engineering and physics to easily solve a large variety of problems. In this book, the author demystifies these strange numbers and shows you how to use them, with many examples."-- Provided by publisher.
Contents:
Preface
1 Introduction
2 Waves
3 The Imaginary Number Unit
4 Other Useful Equations
5 Calculus for Exponentials
6 Electronics
7 Mechanical Systems
8 Optics
9 Nonlinear Optics
10 Photorefraction
11 Acoustics
12 Quantum Mechanics
13 Summary
Appendix A: Atmospheric Turbulence
Appendix B: Electromagnetic Wave Equation
References
Notes:
"SPIE Digital Library."--Website.
Includes bibliographical references.
Title from PDF title page (SPIE eBooks Website, viewed 2021-12-08)
Other Format:
Print version:
ISBN:
9781510646728
OCLC:
1288165953
Access Restriction:
Restricted for use by site license.

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