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Note that from the functional equation <math>f(x)^n = f(nx)</math> where <math>f(x) = \cos x + i\sin x</math>, we see that <math>f(x)</math> behaves like an exponential function. Indeed, [[Euler's formula]] states that <math>e^{ix} = \cos x+i\sin x</math>. This extends De Moivre's theorem to all <math>n\in \mathbb{R}</math>. | Note that from the functional equation <math>f(x)^n = f(nx)</math> where <math>f(x) = \cos x + i\sin x</math>, we see that <math>f(x)</math> behaves like an exponential function. Indeed, [[Euler's formula]] states that <math>e^{ix} = \cos x+i\sin x</math>. This extends De Moivre's theorem to all <math>n\in \mathbb{R}</math>. | ||
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Revision as of 22:28, 27 March 2017
DeMoivre's Theorem is a very useful theorem in the mathematical fields of complex numbers. It allows complex numbers in polar form to be easily raised to certain powers. It states that for and
,
.
Proof
This is one proof of De Moivre's theorem by induction.
- If
, for
, the case is obviously true.
- Assume true for the case
. Now, the case of
:
- Therefore, the result is true for all positive integers
.
- If
, the formula holds true because
. Since
, the equation holds true.
- If
, one must consider
when
is a positive integer.
And thus, the formula proves true for all integral values of .
Note that from the functional equation where
, we see that
behaves like an exponential function. Indeed, Euler's formula states that
. This extends De Moivre's theorem to all
.