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Complex Numbers
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Let z=1+iz=1+i and z1=1+izˉzˉ(1z)+1zz_{1}=\frac{1+i \bar{z}}{\bar{z}(1-z)+\frac{1}{z}}. Then 12πarg(z1)\frac{12}{\pi} \arg \left(z_{1}\right) is equal to __________.

Answer: 1

Solution

1. Key Concepts and Formulas

  • Complex Conjugate: For a complex number z=x+iyz = x+iy, its conjugate is denoted by zˉ=xiy\bar{z} = x-iy.
  • Argument of a Complex Number: For a non-zero complex number z=x+iyz = x+iy, its argument, arg(z)\arg(z), is the angle θ\theta (in radians) that the line segment from the origin to (x,y)(x,y) makes with the positive real axis in the Argand plane.
  • Division of Complex Numbers: To divide complex numbers in the form a+bic+di\frac{a+bi}{c+di}, we multiply both the numerator and the denominator by the conjugate of the denominator: a+bic+di=(a+bi)(cdi)c2+d2\frac{a+bi}{c+di} = \frac{(a+bi)(c-di)}{c^2+d^2}.

2. Step-by-Step Solution

Step 1: Identify Given Information and the Goal

We are given z=1+iz = 1+i. Our goal is to find the value of 12πarg(z1)\frac{12}{\pi} \arg \left(z_{1}\right), where z1=1+izˉzˉ(1z)+1zz_{1}=\frac{1+i \bar{z}}{\bar{z}(1-z)+\frac{1}{z}}.

Step 2: Calculate the Conjugate of zz

Since z=1+iz = 1+i, the complex conjugate is obtained by changing the sign of the imaginary part: zˉ=1i\bar{z} = 1-i

Step 3: Simplify the Numerator of z1z_1

The numerator of z1z_1 is 1+izˉ1 + i\bar{z}. Substituting zˉ=1i\bar{z} = 1-i, we get: 1+i(1i)=1+ii2=1+i(1)=1+i+1=2+i1 + i(1-i) = 1 + i - i^2 = 1 + i - (-1) = 1 + i + 1 = 2 + i

Step 4: Simplify the Denominator of z1z_1

The denominator is zˉ(1z)+1z\bar{z}(1-z)+\frac{1}{z}. First, we find 1z1-z: 1z=1(1+i)=i1 - z = 1 - (1+i) = -i Then, we compute zˉ(1z)\bar{z}(1-z): zˉ(1z)=(1i)(i)=i+i2=i1=1i\bar{z}(1-z) = (1-i)(-i) = -i + i^2 = -i - 1 = -1-i Next, we find 1z\frac{1}{z}: 1z=11+i=11+i1i1i=1i1i2=1i1(1)=1i2\frac{1}{z} = \frac{1}{1+i} = \frac{1}{1+i} \cdot \frac{1-i}{1-i} = \frac{1-i}{1 - i^2} = \frac{1-i}{1 - (-1)} = \frac{1-i}{2} Finally, we add the two terms: zˉ(1z)+1z=(1i)+1i2=22i+1i2=13i2\bar{z}(1-z) + \frac{1}{z} = (-1-i) + \frac{1-i}{2} = \frac{-2-2i + 1-i}{2} = \frac{-1-3i}{2}

Step 5: Calculate the Value of z1z_1

Now we have z1=2+i13i2=2(2+i)13i=4+2i13iz_1 = \frac{2+i}{\frac{-1-3i}{2}} = \frac{2(2+i)}{-1-3i} = \frac{4+2i}{-1-3i}. To simplify, we multiply the numerator and denominator by the conjugate of the denominator: z1=4+2i13i1+3i1+3i=(4+2i)(1+3i)(13i)(1+3i)=4+12i2i+6i219i2=4+10i61+9=10+10i10=1+iz_1 = \frac{4+2i}{-1-3i} \cdot \frac{-1+3i}{-1+3i} = \frac{(4+2i)(-1+3i)}{(-1-3i)(-1+3i)} = \frac{-4 + 12i - 2i + 6i^2}{1 - 9i^2} = \frac{-4 + 10i - 6}{1 + 9} = \frac{-10 + 10i}{10} = -1+i

Step 6: Calculate the Argument of z1z_1

We have z1=1+iz_1 = -1+i. The real part is -1 and the imaginary part is 1. Since the real part is negative and the imaginary part is positive, z1z_1 lies in the second quadrant. The reference angle is α=tan111=tan1(1)=π4\alpha = \tan^{-1}\left|\frac{1}{-1}\right| = \tan^{-1}(1) = \frac{\pi}{4}. Therefore, the argument of z1z_1 is arg(z1)=ππ4=3π4\arg(z_1) = \pi - \frac{\pi}{4} = \frac{3\pi}{4}.

Step 7: Calculate the Final Expression

We need to find 12πarg(z1)\frac{12}{\pi} \arg(z_1). Substituting arg(z1)=3π4\arg(z_1) = \frac{3\pi}{4}, we get: 12π3π4=1234=33=9\frac{12}{\pi} \cdot \frac{3\pi}{4} = \frac{12 \cdot 3}{4} = 3 \cdot 3 = 9

3. Common Mistakes & Tips

  • Sign Errors: Be extremely careful with signs, especially when dealing with complex conjugates and multiplying complex numbers.
  • Quadrant Awareness: Always check the quadrant of the complex number to determine the correct argument. Using only arctan(y/x)\arctan(y/x) can lead to errors.
  • Conjugate Multiplication: Remember to multiply both the numerator and denominator by the conjugate of the denominator when dividing complex numbers.

4. Summary

We simplified the expression for z1z_1 by finding the conjugate of zz, performing complex number arithmetic, and using the fact that i2=1i^2 = -1. We then found the argument of z1z_1 by considering its location in the complex plane. Finally, we calculated the value of the given expression 12πarg(z1)\frac{12}{\pi} \arg \left(z_{1}\right), which resulted in 9.

5. Final Answer

The final answer is \boxed{9}.

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