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Complex numbers play a truly unique and important role in the realm of modern science and engineering. Using these numbers it is possible to locate a point within two dimensions of a Cartesian co-ordinate system. Therefore, these numbers are used extensively in digital signal processing algorithms and image processing applications. In this chapter we are going to review basic theory about complex numbers and arithmetic operations involving such type of numbers. This will enable us to justify the need for a more efficient representation of these numbers in computer architecture.
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Jamil, T. (2013). Introduction. In: Complex Binary Number System. SpringerBriefs in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Springer, India. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-81-322-0854-9_1
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