It is shown that, in the analysis of a linear system in sinusoidal steady state, time-dependent complex quantities (voltage, current, etc.) afford the same convenience as time-independent phasors, for example in writing equations in terms of complex impedance or gain. They provide a logical, mathematically sound approach to the complex notation, and to the definition of instantaneous and average complex, active and reactive powers.
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