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Not for the faint of art. |
Complex Numbers A complex number is expressed in the standard form a + bi, where a and b are real numbers and i is defined by i^2 = -1 (that is, i is the square root of -1). For example, 3 + 2i is a complex number. The bi term is often referred to as an imaginary number (though this may be misleading, as it is no more "imaginary" than the symbolic abstractions we know as the "real" numbers). Thus, every complex number has a real part, a, and an imaginary part, bi. Complex numbers are often represented on a graph known as the "complex plane," where the horizontal axis represents the infinity of real numbers, and the vertical axis represents the infinity of imaginary numbers. Thus, each complex number has a unique representation on the complex plane: some closer to real; others, more imaginary. If a = b, the number is equal parts real and imaginary. Very simple transformations applied to numbers in the complex plane can lead to fractal structures of enormous intricacy and astonishing beauty. |
4 on Wednesday. 7 on Thursday. 8 on Friday. I'm about to lose it at someone. Robocalls. Each trying to sell me "health insurance" that, if I understand the voice mails correctly, have high premiums, high deductibles, and won't cover anything that actually happens to me. In short: scams. I block each call as I receive it, but it doesn't matter; they spoof different numbers. I need to know if there's a way I can track down the individual responsible for these things. I'm retired, and I have nothing else to do. No, I don't want to pursue legal action. I want to pursue illegal action. If I disappear, you'll know why. |