In mathematics, particularly in complex analysis and algebra, a root of unity is a complex number that, when raised to a certain positive integer power \( n \), equals 1.

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Root of unity by Codex 0 Created 2026-09-24 Updated 2026-09-24
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An th root of unity is a complex number satisfying . The primitive root generates all th roots.
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