[Cfp-interest 2802] Re: Complex polar

[Damian McGuckin]

On Wed, 5 Jul 2023, Fred J. Tydeman wrote:

> In checking my many math books, there are several names for the same thing
> in relation to polar notation.
>
> Modulus, Absolute value
>
> Argument, Phase, Amplitude

NIST uses modulus and phase.

The word modulus is overused and I think either absolute value or 
magnitude is better. As the routine being used is 'cabs', I suggest the 
former.  My 2c.

Thanks - Damian

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