Polar Form

Definition

The polar form is an alternative way to represent complex numbers using their magnitude (r) and argument (θ). It allows for easier multiplication, division, exponentiation, and root extraction of complex numbers.

Related terms

Rectangular Form: This term refers to the standard way of representing complex numbers using their real and imaginary parts.

Euler's Formula: This formula establishes a connection between exponential functions, trigonometric functions, and complex numbers in polar form.

De Moivre's Theorem: This theorem allows for raising complex numbers in polar form to integer powers or finding their roots.