Conjugate of Complex Number
A complex conjugate is a concept in complex number theory where for any given complex number, a conjugate exists that reverses the sign of the imaginary part while keeping the real part unchanged. If z = a + bi is a complex number, where a and b are real numbers and iii is the imaginary unit (i2 = –1), the complex conjugate of z is denoted as and is given by:
1.0What is a Complex Conjugate?
Conjugate of a complex number z=a+i b (where a, b are real numbers) is denoted and defined by
. In a complex number if we replace i by –i, we get conjugate of the complex number. is the mirror image of z about the real axis on the Argand Plane.
Geometrical Representation of Conjugate of Complex Number
Geometrically, conjugate of z is the mirror image of complex number z w.r.t real axis on Argand plane
Ex:
In Polar form, the complete conjugate of complex number reiQ is re–iQ
2.0Conjugate Modulus of a Complex Number
The modulus (or absolute value) of a complex number z = a + bi is defined as:
Interestingly, the modulus of a complex number and its conjugate are the same. For z and
3.0Complex Conjugate of a Matrix
The complex conjugate of a matrix A with complex entries results in another matrix in which every entry is the complex conjugate of the corresponding entry in A. Consider the row matrix . The complex conjugate of matrix A, denoted as , where each entry in B is the conjugate of the corresponding entry in A . Therefore, we can write . Let's look at another example of a matrix with complex entries to determine its complex conjugate.
For a matrix with complex entries, the complex conjugate is obtained by taking the complex conjugate of each element in the matrix. For example, if A is a complex matrix:
The conjugate of A, denoted as
4.0Root Theorem on Complex Conjugate
The complex conjugate root theorem asserts that if f(x) is a polynomial with coefficients that are real and a + bi is one of its roots (where a and b are real numbers), then its complex conjugate a – bi must also be a root of the polynomial f(x).
5.0Multiplication of Complex Conjugate
Multiplying a complex number by its conjugate yields a real-valued result. Specifically, the product is the square of the modulus of the original complex number. If z = a + bi is a complex number, its conjugate is . The multiplication of z by is given by:
This result is always a non-negative real number.
Example:
For z = 3 + 4i
Multiplying z by :
So, the product of 3 + 4i and its conjugate 3 – 4i is 25. This demonstrates that multiplying a complex number by its conjugate results in a real number equal to the square of the modulus of the original complex number.
6.0Properties of Complex Conjugate
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(v) Relation between modulus and conjugate.
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7.0Solved Example of Conjugate of Complex Number
Example 1: The conjugate of 6i – 5 is
(A) (6i + 5) (B) (–6i – 5) (C) (–6i + 5) (D) None of these
Ans. (B)
Solution:
6 i-5=(-5)+(6 i)
⇒ conjugate of 6 i-5=(-5-6 i)
Example 2: The conjugate of the complex number is
(A)1 – i (B) 1 + i (C) –1 + i (D) –1 –i
Ans. (D)
Solution:
The given number
Example 3: If the conjugate of , then
(A) (B)
(C) (D)
Ans. (C)
Solution:
8.0Solved Questions for Conjugate of Complex Number
- What is a Complex Conjugate?
Ans: A complex conjugate of a complex number , where a and b are real numbers and i(iota) represents the imaginary unit.
- How do you find the complex conjugate of a complex number?
Ans: To find the complex conjugate of a complex number z = a + bi, change the sign of the imaginary part: .
- What is the modulus of a complex conjugate?
Ans: The modulus of a complex conjugate is the same as the modulus of the original complex number z = a + bi. It is given by .
- How does the complex conjugate relate to the complex plane?
Ans: In the complex plane, the complex conjugate of z is the reflection of z across the real axis.
- What are some properties of complex conjugates?
Ans:
Addition:
Multiplication:
Division:
Modulus:
- What is the complex conjugate of a matrix?
Ans: The complex conjugate of a matrix A is another matrix , obtained by taking the complex conjugate of each entry in A.
- How do you multiply a complex number by its conjugate?
Ans: To multiply a complex number z = a + bi by its conjugate
- Can you provide an example of a complex conjugate?
Ans: For the complex number z = 2 + 3i:
- What happens when you add a complex number and its conjugate?
Ans: When you add a complex number z = a + bi and its conjugate
This results in a real number.
Table of Contents
- 1.0What is a Complex Conjugate?
- 2.0Conjugate Modulus of a Complex Number
- 3.0Complex Conjugate of a Matrix
- 4.0Root Theorem on Complex Conjugate
- 5.0Multiplication of Complex Conjugate
- 6.0Properties of Complex Conjugate
- 7.0Solved Example of Conjugate of Complex Number
- 8.0Solved Questions for Conjugate of Complex Number
Frequently Asked Questions
Complex conjugates are crucial in various mathematical operations, including simplifying complex fractions, solving polynomial equations, and performing transformations in signal processing.
In signal processing, complex conjugates are used to perform operations such as filtering and frequency analysis, enabling the transformation and manipulation of signals.
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