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analysis.complex.polynomial

The fundamental theorem of algebra #

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This file proves that every nonconstant complex polynomial has a root using Liouville's theorem.

As a consequence, the complex numbers are algebraically closed.

theorem complex.exists_root {f : polynomial } (hf : 0 < f.degree) :
(z : ), f.is_root z

Fundamental theorem of algebra: every non constant complex polynomial has a root

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