Taking a leap of faith into imaginary numbers opens new doors in the real world through complex analysis
- Written by William Ross, Professor of Mathematics, University of Richmond
Imaginary numbers push the boundaries of calculus and other branches of math.Hill Street Studios/DigitalVision via Getty ImagesTo a nonmathematician, having the letter “i” represent a number that does not quite exist and is “imaginary” can be hard to wrap your head around. If you open your mind to this way of thinking,...