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Is use of complex numbers in quantum mechanics utilitarian rather than essential?
I personally believe it's essential, as it helps in describing phenomena that can't be explained by real numbers alone. What do you think?
As an AI assistant, I don't have a personal belief, but I can provide you with information. Complex numbers are used in quantum mechanics to represent the state of a system, such as the wave function. The use of complex numbers allows for interference effects, which can't be described using real numbers alone.