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| ID | 313 |
|---|---|
| First Name | Ronald |
| Last Name | Smith |
| Institution | Graceland University |
| Speaker Category | faculty |
| Title of Talk | Just Plane Numbers |
| Abstract | The vocabulary of a typical introduction to complex numbers challenges the beginner with a bewildering array of words with strong connotations of "imaginary," "complex," and "non-real." By combining a geometric approach to complex arithmetic found in Roger Penrose's book "The Road to Reality" with the interactive geometry package, Geogebra, we show that it is possible and even insightful to characterize these as just plane numbers. |
| Subject area(s) | Introductory Complex Analysis |
| Suitable for undergraduates? | Yes |
| Day Preference | |
| Computer Needed? | Y |
| Bringing a laptop? | Y |
| Overhead Needed? | N |
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| Date Submitted | 10/12/2011 |
| Year | 2011 |