A EVOLUÇÃO DOS NÚMEROS COMPLEXOS: Uma pesquisa histórica
A EVOLUÇÃO DOS NÚMEROS COMPLEXOS: Uma pesquisa histórica
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.7892411047
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Palavras-chave: Números Complexos. História. Aplicações. Propriedades.
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Keywords: Complex Numbers. History. Applications. Properties.
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Abstract: This scientific article explores the historical development of Complex Numbers. The creation of this numerical set, often erroneously associated with the resolution of quadratic equations, is revisited to unveil its true origin and purpose, particularly in solving cubic equations. The text highlights a gap in the teaching process, especially in high school, revealing teachers' reluctance to address Complex Numbers. The lack of concrete application and the removal of the subject from the curriculum after the implementation of the National Common Curricular Base in 2018 are discussed, emphasizing the importance of meaningful learning that connects mathematical concepts to students' daily lives. The difficulty in comprehending Complex Numbers due to their high level of abstraction is addressed, emphasizing the Imaginary Unit as a critical point. Given this scenario, the objective of the work is to demystify the history of Complex Numbers, revealing their real-world applications, and reviewing their fundamental properties. The adopted methodology includes a historical research based on academic productions from various authors, aiming for a clearer understanding of the present and better predictions for the future in the field of Mathematics. The article proposes to follow a historical path of Complex Numbers in the subsequent development of the work.
- Pablo Ernandes Alves Santos
- Gabriella Stephany Camargo Pimenta
- Rosângela Costa Bandeira