IMLN

Description Computes the complex natural logarithm of the specified complex number.

Syntax IMLN ( complex_number)

Argument Description

complex_number A complex number in the form (a + bi). You may enter either or both components of the complex number. See COMPLEX for details.If the complex number or imaginary component of a complex number is entered within the function's argument list, it must be enclosed within quotation marks (e.g., IMABS("1+1i") or IMABS("i")).

Argument	Description
complex_number	A complex number in the form (a + bi). You may enter either or both components of the complex number. See COMPLEX for details.If the complex number or imaginary component of a complex number is entered within the function's argument list, it must be enclosed within quotation marks (e.g., `IMABS("1+1i")` or `IMABS("i"))`.

Equation

...where z is a complex number.

Example This function returns 1.28247467873077 + 0.982793723247329i:

IMLN("2+3i")