Integral Powers of i (Cycle i → −1 → −i → 1 every 4 steps)

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Cycle i → −1 → −i → 1 every 4 steps

What each symbol means

SymbolWhat it stands for
k, rIntegers with r ∈ {0,1,2,3} via division algorithm

When to use this

For integer exponents only in this cycle form. Reduces i^n mod 4.