Imaginary numbers, also called complex numbers, are used in real-life applications, such as electricity, as well as quadratic equations.

Amid the chaos of revolutionary France, one man’s mathematical obsession gave way to a calculation that now underpins much of ...

Chinese scientists have found the strongest evidence yet that imaginary numbers are fundamental to the foundations of quantum physics.

Imaginary numbers might seem like unicorns and goblins — interesting but irrelevant to reality. But for describing matter at its roots, imaginary numbers turn out to be essential. They seem to ...

However, the imaginary number i openly appears next to the wave function in the Schrödinger equation.

The 'imaginary' number shouldn't be possible, but turns out to be utterly indispensable. Rutherford and Fry wrestle with its perplexing power. Show more There is a bizarre number in maths referred ...