Python cmath.atan() Method
Example
Find the arctangent of a complex number:
#import cmath for complex number operations
import cmath
#find
the arc tangent of a complex number
print (cmath.atan(2 + 3j))
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Definition and Usage
The cmath.atan() method returns the arc
tangent of a complex number.
There are mainly two branch cuts:
- Extending from 1j along the imaginary axis to ∞j towards the right
- Extending from -1j along the imaginary axis to -∞j towards left
Syntax
cmath.atan(x)
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| x | Required. A number to find the arctangent of |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | A complex value, representing arc tangent
of a complex number |
|---|---|
| Python Version: | 2.6 |