Math Complex: What are Imaginary Numbers?

Imaginary numbers. We've all heard about them, but… what are they? Why are they imaginary? And what can we do with them? In this episode, Pete and Noah take on these questions and explore a bit of the history and practical applications of these unusual and complex numbers. • Leave us a voice message • Email us • Follow us on Twitter

Questions Answered in the Episode: • Who coined the term imaginary numbers and why? • What is the geometric interpretation of a complex number?