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Output complex numbers in polar (exponential) form?

• To: mathgroup at smc.vnet.net
• Subject: [mg121175] Output complex numbers in polar (exponential) form?
• From: "Mr.CRC" <crobcBOGUS at REMOVETHISsbcglobal.net>
• Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2011 03:29:48 -0400 (EDT)
• Delivered-to: l-mathgroup@mail-archive0.wolfram.com

Hi:

For ex:

In[2]:= ToExp[z_] := Abs[z] E^(I Arg[z])

In[4]:= ToExp[3 + 4 I]

Out[4]= 5 E^(I ArcTan[4/3])


However, this converts back to rectangular form when a float is involved:

In[5]:= ToExp[3 + 4. I]

Out[5]= 3.+ 4. I


Any idea how to make a consistent exponential complex number output?


Thanks.


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