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Okay, so I need to find z_{2002} where each term is defined by iterating the function F(z) = (z + i)/(z - i), starting from z_0 = 1/137 + i. Hmm, let me think about how to approach this.

First, since the function is being iterated, maybe there's a pattern or periodicity in the sequence z_n? If I can find the period, then I can figure out what z_{2002} is by finding the remainder when 2002 is divided by the period. But how do I find the period?

Alternatively, maybe I can find a closed-form expression for z_n. Let me try to analyze the function F(z). Let me write it down again:

F(z) = (z + i)/(z - i)

This looks like a Möbius transformation. Möbius transformations can sometimes be analyzed by finding their fixed points or by conjugating them to a simpler form, like a rotation or translation. Maybe I can find the fixed points of F(z)?

To find fixed points, set F(z) = z:

(z + i)/(z - i) = z

Multiply both sides by (z - i):

z + i = z(z - i)

Expand the right side:

z + i = z^2 - i z

Bring all terms to one side:

z^2 - i z - z - i = 0

Simplify:

z^2 - (1 + i) z - i = 0

Now, solve this quadratic equation. Let me compute the discriminant:

D = [-(1 + i)]^2 - 4 * 1 * (-i) = (1 + 2i + i^2) + 4i = (1 + 2i - 1) + 4i = 2i + 4i = 6i

Wait, discriminant is 6i? That's a complex number. Let me check my calculation again.

Original equation after moving terms:

z^2 - (1 + i) z - i = 0

Discriminant D = [-(1 + i)]^2 - 4 * 1 * (-i) = (1 + i)^2 + 4i

Compute (1 + i)^2: 1 + 2i + i^2 = 1 + 2i -1 = 2i. Then add 4i: 2i + 4i = 6i. Yes, that's correct. So D = 6i.

So solutions are:

z = [ (1 + i) ± sqrt(6i) ] / 2

Hmm, sqrt(6i)... Let me compute sqrt(i) first. sqrt(i) can be represented as e^{iπ/4} or e^{i5π/4}, so sqrt(i) = (1 + i)/√2 or (-1 - i)/√2. Therefore sqrt(6i) would be sqrt(6) * sqrt(i) = sqrt(6)*(1 + i)/√2 = sqrt(3)*sqrt(2)*(1 + i)/√2 = sqrt(3)*(1 + i). Wait, let me check:

sqrt(6i) = sqrt(6) * e^{iπ/4} = sqrt(6)*(cos(π/4) + i sin(π/4)) = sqrt(6)*(√2/2 + i√2/2) = sqrt(6)*√2/2*(1 + i) = sqrt(3)*(1 + i). Yes, because sqrt(6)*sqrt(2) is sqrt(12) = 2*sqrt(3), divided by 2 is sqrt(3). So sqrt(6i) = sqrt(3)(1 + i).

Therefore, the solutions are:

z = [ (1 + i) ± sqrt(3)(1 + i) ] / 2 = [ (1 + i)(1 ± sqrt(3)) ] / 2

So the fixed points are:

z = [ (1 + i)(1 + sqrt(3)) ] / 2 and z = [ (1 + i)(1 - sqrt(3)) ] / 2

Hmm, not sure if this helps yet. Maybe I need another approach. Let me think about the function F(z). Maybe I can find an expression for F(z) in terms of some other function that's easier to iterate?

Alternatively, since Möbius transformations can be represented by matrices, maybe I can diagonalize the transformation or find its powers? Let me recall that Möbius transformations correspond to matrices up to scalar multiples. The transformation F(z) = (z + i)/(z - i) can be represented by the matrix:

[1   i]
[1  -i]

Wait, because if you have a matrix [[a, b], [c, d]], then the corresponding transformation is (az + b)/(cz + d). So here, a = 1, b = i, c = 1, d = -i. So the matrix is [[1, i], [1, -i]]. Let me check that. If I apply this matrix to z, then it's (1*z + i)/(1*z - i) which is exactly F(z). So yes, that's the matrix.

Now, if I can diagonalize this matrix, then raising it to the nth power would be easier. Then, applying the transformation would correspond to taking the matrix to the nth power and then applying it to z_0. But since we are dealing with complex numbers, maybe this is feasible?

Alternatively, maybe I can find a substitution that linearizes the transformation. For example, sometimes with Möbius transformations, you can conjugate them to a simpler form, like a translation or rotation. Let me try to find such a conjugation.

Let me recall that if a Möbius transformation has two fixed points, then it can be conjugated to a scaling transformation. Since we found two fixed points earlier, maybe we can use them to conjugate F(z) to a scaling transformation.

Let me denote the fixed points as α and β. Let me compute them again. Earlier, I had:

z = [ (1 + i)(1 ± sqrt(3)) ] / 2. Let me compute these values numerically to get a sense. Let me compute sqrt(3) ≈ 1.732. So:

First fixed point: [ (1 + i)(1 + sqrt(3)) ] / 2 ≈ [ (1 + i)(2.732) ] / 2 ≈ (2.732 + 2.732i)/2 ≈ 1.366 + 1.366i

Second fixed point: [ (1 + i)(1 - sqrt(3)) ] / 2 ≈ [ (1 + i)(-0.732) ] / 2 ≈ (-0.732 - 0.732i)/2 ≈ -0.366 - 0.366i

So the fixed points are approximately 1.366 + 1.366i and -0.366 - 0.366i. Let me denote them as α and β. Let me try to find a Möbius transformation that maps these fixed points to 0 and ∞, so that the transformation becomes a scaling.

Let me recall that if we have a Möbius transformation with fixed points α and β, then we can conjugate it to a scaling transformation by using the transformation T(w) = (w - α)/(w - β). Let me try that.

Let me define T(w) = (w - α)/(w - β). Then, the inverse transformation is T^{-1}(w) = β + (α - β)w / (1 - w). Wait, maybe I need to be careful here. Let me recall that if we have a transformation S(w) = (w - α)/(w - β), then S maps α to 0 and β to ∞. Then, if we conjugate our original transformation F(z) with S, we get a transformation that is a scaling.

Let me denote the conjugated transformation as G(w) = S ∘ F ∘ S^{-1}(w). If F has fixed points α and β, then G should be a scaling (i.e., a multiplication by some constant). Let me try to compute this.

First, let me denote α and β as the fixed points. Let me compute them exactly. Earlier, we had:

α = [ (1 + i)(1 + sqrt(3)) ] / 2

β = [ (1 + i)(1 - sqrt(3)) ] / 2

Alternatively, maybe there's a better way to write them. Let me note that 1 + i is a complex number, and multiplying by (1 ± sqrt(3))... Maybe I can factor something out?

Alternatively, maybe I can compute α and β more simply. Let me note that the fixed points satisfy the equation z^2 - (1 + i) z - i = 0. Let me check if I can factor this equation. Let me try to factor it:

Looking for factors of the form (z - α)(z - β) = z^2 - (α + β) z + αβ. Comparing with z^2 - (1 + i) z - i, we have:

α + β = 1 + i

αβ = -i

So, if I can find α and β such that their sum is 1 + i and product is -i. Let me check if my previous expressions satisfy this. Let me compute α + β:

[ (1 + i)(1 + sqrt(3)) / 2 ] + [ (1 + i)(1 - sqrt(3)) / 2 ] = [ (1 + i)(1 + sqrt(3) + 1 - sqrt(3)) ] / 2 = [ (1 + i)(2) ] / 2 = 1 + i. Correct.

Product αβ:

[ (1 + i)(1 + sqrt(3)) / 2 ] * [ (1 + i)(1 - sqrt(3)) / 2 ] = [ (1 + i)^2 (1 - (sqrt(3))^2 ) ] / 4 = [ (1 + 2i + i^2)(1 - 3) ] / 4 = [ (1 + 2i -1)(-2) ] / 4 = [ 2i * (-2) ] / 4 = (-4i)/4 = -i. Correct. So that's good.

So, the fixed points are α and β with α + β = 1 + i and αβ = -i.

Now, going back to the conjugation. Let me define T(w) = (w - α)/(w - β). Then, the inverse transformation T^{-1}(w) = β + (α - β)w / (1 - w). Wait, maybe I need to compute it properly. Let me solve for w in terms of T(w):

Let me denote T(w) = (w - α)/(w - β) = u. Then, solving for w:

u(w - β) = w - α

u w - u β = w - α

u w - w = u β - α

w(u - 1) = u β - α

w = (u β - α)/(u - 1) = [ -α + u β ] / (u - 1) = [ u β - α ] / (u - 1)

Alternatively, maybe I can write T^{-1}(u) = [ u β - α ] / (u - 1). Let me check with u = 0: T^{-1}(0) = [0 - α]/(-1) = α, which is correct because T(α) = 0. Similarly, T^{-1}(∞) would be β, since as u approaches infinity, T^{-1}(u) ≈ (u β)/u = β. So that seems correct.

Therefore, the conjugated transformation G(u) = T ∘ F ∘ T^{-1}(u) = T(F(T^{-1}(u))).

Let me compute this step by step. Let me denote w = T^{-1}(u) = [u β - α]/[u - 1]. Then, F(w) = (w + i)/(w - i). Then, T(F(w)) = [F(w) - α]/[F(w) - β].

So, G(u) = [ (F(w) - α) / (F(w) - β) ] where w = [u β - α]/[u - 1].

This seems complicated, but maybe we can simplify it. Let me try to compute F(w):

F(w) = (w + i)/(w - i). Let me substitute w:

F(w) = ( [ (u β - α)/(u - 1) ] + i ) / ( [ (u β - α)/(u - 1) ] - i )

Multiply numerator and denominator by (u - 1):

Numerator: (u β - α) + i(u - 1)

Denominator: (u β - α) - i(u - 1)

So F(w) = [ u β - α + i u - i ] / [ u β - α - i u + i ]

Let me group terms:

Numerator: u β + i u - α - i = u(β + i) - (α + i)

Denominator: u β - i u - α + i = u(β - i) - (α - i)

Therefore, F(w) = [ u(β + i) - (α + i) ] / [ u(β - i) - (α - i) ]

Now, compute T(F(w)) = [F(w) - α]/[F(w) - β]. Let me compute numerator and denominator:

Numerator: [F(w) - α] = [ u(β + i) - (α + i) ] / [ u(β - i) - (α - i) ] - α

= [ u(β + i) - (α + i) - α [ u(β - i) - (α - i) ] ] / [ u(β - i) - (α - i) ]

Similarly for denominator:

Denominator: [F(w) - β] = [ u(β + i) - (α + i) ] / [ u(β - i) - (α - i) ] - β

= [ u(β + i) - (α + i) - β [ u(β - i) - (α - i) ] ] / [ u(β - i) - (α - i) ]

Therefore, G(u) = [Numerator]/[Denominator] = [Numerator expression] / [Denominator expression], with the denominators cancelling out. Let me compute the numerators:

First, compute the numerator of G(u):

Numerator = u(β + i) - (α + i) - α [ u(β - i) - (α - i) ]

Let me expand this:

= u(β + i) - (α + i) - α u(β - i) + α(α - i)

= u [ (β + i) - α(β - i) ] + [ - (α + i) + α(α - i) ]

Similarly, compute the denominator of G(u):

Denominator = u(β + i) - (α + i) - β [ u(β - i) - (α - i) ]

= u(β + i) - (α + i) - β u(β - i) + β(α - i)

= u [ (β + i) - β(β - i) ] + [ - (α + i) + β(α - i) ]

This seems very involved. Maybe there's a smarter way. Let me recall that α and β are fixed points of F, so F(α) = α and F(β) = β. Therefore, when we compute G(u), if u = 0, then w = α, so F(w) = α, so T(F(w)) = T(α) = 0. Similarly, if u approaches infinity, then w approaches β, so F(w) approaches β, so T(F(w)) approaches T(β) = ∞. Therefore, G(u) should map 0 to 0 and ∞ to ∞, which suggests that G(u) is a scaling transformation, i.e., G(u) = k u for some constant k. Therefore, if I can find k, then G(u) = k u, which would make the iteration much easier.

Therefore, let me compute G(u) = k u. Let me compute G(1), for example. Wait, but maybe I can find k by using the derivative at the fixed point? Wait, another approach: since G(u) = T ∘ F ∘ T^{-1}(u) = k u, then applying F corresponds to multiplying by k in the conjugated coordinates. Therefore, if I can find k, then the nth iterate of F corresponds to multiplying by k^n in the conjugated coordinates. Therefore, if I can find k, then I can compute G(u) = k u, and then convert back to z.

Alternatively, since G(u) = k u, then the transformation is linear, so we can find k by computing the derivative of F at a fixed point? Wait, the multiplier of a fixed point is given by the derivative of F at that point. Let me recall that for a Möbius transformation, the derivative at a fixed point is given by (a d - b c)/(c d - b c)? Wait, maybe I need to compute it directly.

Alternatively, since F(z) = (z + i)/(z - i), then F'(z) = [ (1)(z - i) - (z + i)(1) ] / (z - i)^2 = [ z - i - z - i ] / (z - i)^2 = (-2i)/(z - i)^2. Therefore, at a fixed point z = α, F'(α) = (-2i)/(α - i)^2. Similarly for β.

But since we have that G(u) = k u, then the multiplier k is equal to F'(α) or F'(β). Wait, but since G(u) = T ∘ F ∘ T^{-1}(u) = k u, then the derivative of G at u = 0 is k. Let me compute G'(0). Since G(u) = k u, then G'(0) = k. Alternatively, since G(u) = T(F(T^{-1}(u))), then G'(u) = T'(F(T^{-1}(u))) * F'(T^{-1}(u)) * (T^{-1})'(u). Therefore, at u = 0, T^{-1}(0) = α, so G'(0) = T'(F(α)) * F'(α) * (T^{-1})'(0). But F(α) = α, so T'(α) * F'(α) * (T^{-1})'(0).

But T(w) = (w - α)/(w - β). Therefore, T'(w) = [1*(w - β) - (w - α)*1]/(w - β)^2 = [ (w - β) - (w - α) ] / (w - β)^2 = (α - β)/(w - β)^2. Therefore, T'(α) = (α - β)/(α - β)^2 = 1/(α - β). Similarly, (T^{-1})'(u) is the derivative of T^{-1}(u) with respect to u. Since T^{-1}(u) = [u β - α]/[u - 1], let me compute its derivative:

Let me denote T^{-1}(u) = (u β - α)/(u - 1). Then, derivative is [ β(u - 1) - (u β - α)(1) ] / (u - 1)^2 = [ β u - β - u β + α ] / (u - 1)^2 = (α - β)/ (u - 1)^2. Therefore, (T^{-1})'(0) = (α - β)/(-1)^2 = α - β.

Therefore, putting it all together:

G'(0) = T'(α) * F'(α) * (T^{-1})'(0) = [1/(α - β)] * F'(α) * (α - β) ) = F'(α). Therefore, G'(0) = F'(α) = k. Therefore, k = F'(α). Similarly, since G(u) = k u, then k is the multiplier at the fixed point α. Therefore, if I can compute k, then I can find the scaling factor.

Earlier, we had F'(z) = -2i/(z - i)^2. Therefore, at z = α, F'(α) = -2i/(α - i)^2. Let me compute α - i. Recall that α is a fixed point, so α satisfies F(α) = α. Let me compute α - i:

From the fixed point equation: α = (α + i)/(α - i). Multiply both sides by (α - i):

α(α - i) = α + i

Expand left side:

α^2 - i α = α + i

Bring all terms to left:

α^2 - i α - α - i = 0 => α^2 - (1 + i) α - i = 0, which is the original equation. Not helpful directly. Let me compute α - i:

Let me denote α - i = something. Let me recall that α is a root of z^2 - (1 + i) z - i = 0. Let me write α^2 = (1 + i) α + i. Therefore, α^2 - i α = (1 + i) α + i - i α = (1 + i - i) α + i = α + i. Wait, that's the same as before. Not helpful.

Alternatively, maybe I can compute α - i. Let me take the expression for α:

α = [ (1 + i)(1 + sqrt(3)) ] / 2. Let me compute α - i:

α - i = [ (1 + i)(1 + sqrt(3)) / 2 ] - i = [ (1 + i)(1 + sqrt(3)) - 2i ] / 2

Let me compute numerator:

(1 + i)(1 + sqrt(3)) - 2i = (1)(1 + sqrt(3)) + i(1 + sqrt(3)) - 2i = (1 + sqrt(3)) + i(1 + sqrt(3) - 2) = (1 + sqrt(3)) + i(sqrt(3) - 1)

Therefore, α - i = [ (1 + sqrt(3)) + i(sqrt(3) - 1) ] / 2

Hmm, not sure if that helps. Let me compute (α - i)^2:

Let me denote A = (1 + sqrt(3))/2 and B = (sqrt(3) - 1)/2, so α - i = A + i B. Then, (α - i)^2 = A^2 - B^2 + 2i A B.

Compute A^2: [(1 + sqrt(3))/2]^2 = [1 + 2 sqrt(3) + 3]/4 = [4 + 2 sqrt(3)] / 4 = [2 + sqrt(3)] / 2

Wait, wait:

Wait, (1 + sqrt(3))^2 = 1 + 2 sqrt(3) + 3 = 4 + 2 sqrt(3). Therefore, A^2 = (4 + 2 sqrt(3))/4 = (2 + sqrt(3))/2.

Similarly, B^2: [(sqrt(3) - 1)/2]^2 = [3 - 2 sqrt(3) + 1]/4 = [4 - 2 sqrt(3)] / 4 = [2 - sqrt(3)] / 2.

Therefore, A^2 - B^2 = [ (2 + sqrt(3))/2 ] - [ (2 - sqrt(3))/2 ] = [ (2 + sqrt(3) - 2 + sqrt(3)) / 2 ] = [ 2 sqrt(3)/2 ] = sqrt(3).

Now, compute 2i A B:

First compute A * B = [(1 + sqrt(3))/2] * [(sqrt(3) - 1)/2] = [ (1)(sqrt(3) - 1) + sqrt(3)(sqrt(3) - 1) ] / 4

Wait, alternatively, note that (1 + sqrt(3))(sqrt(3) - 1) = (sqrt(3))^2 - 1^2 = 3 - 1 = 2. Therefore, A * B = 2 / 4 = 1/2. Therefore, 2i A B = 2i * 1/2 = i.

Therefore, (α - i)^2 = sqrt(3) + i. Therefore, F'(α) = -2i / (α - i)^2 = -2i / (sqrt(3) + i). Let me compute this:

Multiply numerator and denominator by (sqrt(3) - i):

-2i (sqrt(3) - i) / [ (sqrt(3) + i)(sqrt(3) - i) ] = -2i (sqrt(3) - i) / (3 + 1) = -2i (sqrt(3) - i)/4 = [ -2i sqrt(3) + 2i^2 ] / 4 = [ -2i sqrt(3) - 2 ] / 4 = [ -2 - 2i sqrt(3) ] / 4 = [ -1 - i sqrt(3) ] / 2.

Therefore, k = F'(α) = (-1 - i sqrt(3))/2. Therefore, the conjugated transformation G(u) = k u = [ (-1 - i sqrt(3))/2 ] u. Therefore, each iteration of F corresponds to multiplying by k in the conjugated coordinates. Therefore, the nth iterate of F corresponds to multiplying by k^n in the conjugated coordinates. Therefore, if I can express z_0 in terms of the conjugated coordinates, then apply k^n, and then convert back to z.

So, let me recap. Let me define T(w) = (w - α)/(w - β). Then, G(u) = T ∘ F ∘ T^{-1}(u) = k u. Therefore, if I start with some initial value u_0 = T(z_0), then u_n = G^n(u_0) = k^n u_0. Then, z_n = T^{-1}(u_n) = T^{-1}(k^n u_0). Therefore, if I can compute u_0 = T(z_0), then compute k^2002 * u_0, then apply T^{-1} to get z_{2002}.

So, let me compute u_0 = T(z_0) = (z_0 - α)/(z_0 - β). Given that z_0 = 1/137 + i. Let me compute z_0 - α and z_0 - β.

First, let me recall that α and β are:

α = [ (1 + i)(1 + sqrt(3)) ] / 2

β = [ (1 + i)(1 - sqrt(3)) ] / 2

Alternatively, since α + β = 1 + i and αβ = -i, maybe I can use these relations to compute z_0 - α and z_0 - β?

Alternatively, maybe I can compute u_0 = (z_0 - α)/(z_0 - β). Let me compute numerator and denominator.

But this might be complicated. Let me try to compute it step by step.

First, let me compute z_0 = 1/137 + i. Let me denote z_0 = a + i, where a = 1/137.

So, z_0 = a + i, with a = 1/137.

Let me compute z_0 - α and z_0 - β.

First, compute α = [ (1 + i)(1 + sqrt(3)) ] / 2. Let me write α as:

α = [ (1 + i)(1 + sqrt(3)) ] / 2 = [ (1)(1 + sqrt(3)) + i(1 + sqrt(3)) ] / 2 = [ (1 + sqrt(3))/2 + i(1 + sqrt(3))/2 ].

Similarly, β = [ (1 + i)(1 - sqrt(3)) ] / 2 = [ (1 - sqrt(3))/2 + i(1 - sqrt(3))/2 ].

Therefore, α = c + i c, where c = (1 + sqrt(3))/2, and β = d + i d, where d = (1 - sqrt(3))/2.

Wait, let me check:

For α: real part is (1 + sqrt(3))/2, imaginary part is same. Similarly for β: real part is (1 - sqrt(3))/2, imaginary part same. Therefore, α and β are complex numbers with real and imaginary parts equal. Therefore, they lie on the line y = x in the complex plane.

Therefore, z_0 = a + i, so z_0 has real part a and imaginary part 1. Let me compute z_0 - α:

z_0 - α = (a - c) + i(1 - c)

Similarly, z_0 - β = (a - d) + i(1 - d)

Therefore, u_0 = [ (a - c) + i(1 - c) ] / [ (a - d) + i(1 - d) ]

This seems manageable. Let me compute a, c, d:

a = 1/137 ≈ 0.0073

c = (1 + sqrt(3))/2 ≈ (1 + 1.732)/2 ≈ 1.366

d = (1 - sqrt(3))/2 ≈ (1 - 1.732)/2 ≈ -0.366

Therefore, a - c ≈ 0.0073 - 1.366 ≈ -1.3587

Similarly, 1 - c ≈ 1 - 1.366 ≈ -0.366

Similarly, a - d ≈ 0.0073 - (-0.366) ≈ 0.3733

1 - d ≈ 1 - (-0.366) ≈ 1.366

Therefore, u_0 ≈ [ -1.3587 - 0.366i ] / [ 0.3733 + 1.366i ]

But maybe I can compute this exactly. Let me try to compute numerator and denominator.

First, let me compute numerator: (a - c) + i(1 - c) = (a - c) + i(1 - c)

Similarly, denominator: (a - d) + i(1 - d)

But since c = (1 + sqrt(3))/2 and d = (1 - sqrt(3))/2, let me compute:

a - c = 1/137 - (1 + sqrt(3))/2

Similarly, 1 - c = 1 - (1 + sqrt(3))/2 = (2 - 1 - sqrt(3))/2 = (1 - sqrt(3))/2 = -d

Similarly, a - d = 1/137 - (1 - sqrt(3))/2

And 1 - d = 1 - (1 - sqrt(3))/2 = (2 - 1 + sqrt(3))/2 = (1 + sqrt(3))/2 = c

Therefore, numerator: (a - c) + i(-d)

Denominator: (a - d) + i c

Therefore, u_0 = [ (a - c) - i d ] / [ (a - d) + i c ]

Let me compute numerator and denominator:

First, compute a - c = 1/137 - (1 + sqrt(3))/2

Similarly, a - d = 1/137 - (1 - sqrt(3))/2

Let me compute these expressions:

Let me write them as:

Numerator: [1/137 - (1 + sqrt(3))/2] - i*(1 - sqrt(3))/2

Denominator: [1/137 - (1 - sqrt(3))/2] + i*(1 + sqrt(3))/2

This seems complicated, but maybe I can rationalize or find a pattern. Alternatively, note that since we have expressions involving sqrt(3), maybe there's a relation between numerator and denominator?

Alternatively, let me denote:

Let me compute the numerator and denominator expressions:

Let me compute the real parts and imaginary parts separately.

Numerator real part: 1/137 - (1 + sqrt(3))/2

Numerator imaginary part: - (1 - sqrt(3))/2

Denominator real part: 1/137 - (1 - sqrt(3))/2

Denominator imaginary part: (1 + sqrt(3))/2

Let me denote:

Let me compute the numerator as N = A - i B, where A = 1/137 - (1 + sqrt(3))/2 and B = (1 - sqrt(3))/2

Similarly, denominator D = C + i B', where C = 1/137 - (1 - sqrt(3))/2 and B' = (1 + sqrt(3))/2

Wait, but note that B' = (1 + sqrt(3))/2 = c, and B = (1 - sqrt(3))/2 = -d. Also, note that A and C are related.

Alternatively, maybe I can write u_0 as [A - i B]/[C + i B'] where B' = c and B = -d. But not sure.

Alternatively, let me compute the ratio N/D. Let me multiply numerator and denominator by the conjugate of the denominator. The denominator is C + i B', so its conjugate is C - i B'. Therefore:

u_0 = [ (A - i B)(C - i B') ] / [ (C + i B')(C - i B') ] = [ (A - i B)(C - i B') ] / (C^2 + (B')^2 )

Let me compute denominator first: C^2 + (B')^2.

Compute C = 1/137 - (1 - sqrt(3))/2, and B' = (1 + sqrt(3))/2.

Let me compute C:

C = 1/137 - 1/2 + sqrt(3)/2 = (-1/2 + 1/137) + sqrt(3)/2

Similarly, B' = (1 + sqrt(3))/2.

But maybe I can compute C^2 + (B')^2:

Let me note that C = [1/137 - (1 - sqrt(3))/2] and B' = (1 + sqrt(3))/2. Let me compute C^2 + (B')^2:

Let me denote C = [ (2/274 - (1 - sqrt(3))/2 ) ]? Wait, maybe not helpful. Alternatively, let me compute C^2 + (B')^2:

Let me note that B' = (1 + sqrt(3))/2, so (B')^2 = [1 + 2 sqrt(3) + 3]/4 = [4 + 2 sqrt(3)] / 4 = [2 + sqrt(3)] / 2.

Similarly, C = 1/137 - (1 - sqrt(3))/2. Let me compute C:

C = 1/137 - 1/2 + sqrt(3)/2 = (-1/2 + 1/137) + sqrt(3)/2. Let me compute -1/2 + 1/137:

-1/2 + 1/137 = (-137 + 2)/274 = (-135)/274 ≈ -0.4927. But exact value is -135/274. Therefore, C = -135/274 + sqrt(3)/2.

Therefore, C^2 + (B')^2 = [ -135/274 + sqrt(3)/2 ]^2 + [2 + sqrt(3)] / 2. This seems very messy. Maybe there's a better way. Let me think again.

Alternatively, since we have u_0 = [ (z_0 - α) / (z_0 - β) ] and we know that α and β are fixed points, maybe there's a relation between z_0 and the fixed points?

Alternatively, maybe I can use the fact that the transformation G(u) = k u, so u_n = k^n u_0. Therefore, if I can find u_0, then u_{2002} = k^{2002} u_0, and then z_{2002} = T^{-1}(u_{2002}).

But to compute u_0, maybe I can find a relation. Let me recall that z_0 = 1/137 + i. Let me try to compute u_0 = (z_0 - α)/(z_0 - β). Let me write this as:

u_0 = [ (z_0 - α) / (z_0 - β) ].

But since α and β are fixed points, and we have expressions for them, maybe I can plug in z_0 and compute?

Alternatively, maybe I can use the fact that α and β satisfy α + β = 1 + i and αβ = -i. Let me try to express u_0 in terms of these.

Let me denote z_0 = a + i, where a = 1/137. Then:

u_0 = (z_0 - α)/(z_0 - β) = [ (a + i - α) / (a + i - β) ]

Let me write this as:

Let me denote numerator: (a + i - α) = (a - α) + i(1 - Re(α)) + i(Im(α) - Im(α))? Wait, no. Wait, α is a complex number. Let me write α = α_r + i α_i. Similarly for β.

Earlier, we saw that α = c + i c where c = (1 + sqrt(3))/2, and β = d + i d where d = (1 - sqrt(3))/2. Therefore, Re(α) = c, Im(α) = c, Re(β) = d, Im(β) = d.

Therefore, z_0 - α = (a - c) + i(1 - c)

Similarly, z_0 - β = (a - d) + i(1 - d)

Therefore, u_0 = [ (a - c) + i(1 - c) ] / [ (a - d) + i(1 - d) ]

Let me compute numerator and denominator:

Let me compute 1 - c = 1 - (1 + sqrt(3))/2 = (2 - 1 - sqrt(3))/2 = (1 - sqrt(3))/2 = -d

Similarly, 1 - d = 1 - (1 - sqrt(3))/2 = (2 - 1 + sqrt(3))/2 = (1 + sqrt(3))/2 = c

Therefore, numerator becomes: (a - c) + i(-d) = (a - c) - i d

Denominator becomes: (a - d) + i c

Therefore, u_0 = [ (a - c) - i d ] / [ (a - d) + i c ]

Let me compute this complex number. Let me denote:

Let me write numerator as N = (a - c) - i d

Denominator as D = (a - d) + i c

Let me compute N/D. To compute this, multiply numerator and denominator by the conjugate of the denominator:

N/D = [ (a - c) - i d ] * [ (a - d) - i c ] / [ (a - d)^2 + c^2 ]

Let me compute the denominator first:

Denominator: (a - d)^2 + c^2

Let me compute (a - d):

a - d = 1/137 - (1 - sqrt(3))/2 = 1/137 - 1/2 + sqrt(3)/2 = (-1/2 + 1/137) + sqrt(3)/2 = (-135/274) + sqrt(3)/2

Similarly, c = (1 + sqrt(3))/2

Therefore, (a - d)^2 + c^2 = [ (-135/274 + sqrt(3)/2 ) ]^2 + [ (1 + sqrt(3))/2 ]^2

This seems complicated, but maybe there's a simplification. Let me compute:

Let me denote x = sqrt(3)/2, then:

(a - d) = (-135/274) + x

c = (1 + sqrt(3))/2 = 1/2 + x

Therefore, (a - d)^2 + c^2 = [ (-135/274 + x )^2 + (1/2 + x)^2 ]

Expanding:

= ( (135/274)^2 - 2*(135/274)*x + x^2 ) + (1/4 + x + x^2 )

= 135² / 274² - 2*(135/274)*x + x² + 1/4 + x + x²

= 135² / 274² - 2*(135/274)*x + 1/4 + x + 2x²

This seems too messy. Maybe there's another approach. Let me think again.

Alternatively, since we have u_0 = [ (a - c) - i d ] / [ (a - d) + i c ], and we know that k = (-1 - i sqrt(3))/2, which is a complex number with magnitude |k| = sqrt( [ (-1/2)^2 + (sqrt(3)/2)^2 ]) = sqrt(1/4 + 3/4) = sqrt(1) = 1. Therefore, k is a complex number on the unit circle, specifically e^{i 4π/3} or something? Let me check:

k = (-1 - i sqrt(3))/2. The angle θ satisfies cos θ = -1/2 and sin θ = -sqrt(3)/2, which corresponds to θ = 4π/3. Therefore, k = e^{i 4π/3}. Therefore, k^n = e^{i 4πn / 3}. Therefore, if I can find u_0, then u_{2002} = k^{2002} u_0, and then z_{2002} = T^{-1}(u_{2002}).

But even if I can't compute u_0 exactly, maybe there's a pattern or periodicity? Since k is a root of unity? Wait, k^3 = [ (-1 - i sqrt(3))/2 ]^3. Let me compute k^3:

Let me recall that e^{i 4π/3} cubed is e^{i 4π} = e^{i 0} = 1. Therefore, k^3 = 1. Therefore, the transformation G(u) = k u has order 3, meaning that applying it three times gives the identity. Therefore, u_{n + 3} = k^{n + 3} u_0 = k^n * k^3 u_0 = k^n * 1 * u_0 = u_n. Therefore, the sequence u_n is periodic with period 3. Therefore, u_{2002} = u_{2002 mod 3}.

Therefore, if I can compute 2002 mod 3, then I can find u_{2002} = k^{2002 mod 3} u_0, and then compute z_{2002} = T^{-1}(u_{2002}).

Let me compute 2002 divided by 3. 3*667 = 2001, so 2002 = 3*667 + 1, so 2002 mod 3 = 1. Therefore, u_{2002} = k^1 u_0 = k u_0. Therefore, z_{2002} = T^{-1}(k u_0). Therefore, if I can compute k u_0, then apply T^{-1} to get z_{2002}.

But how do I compute k u_0? Well, since u_0 = [ (a - c) - i d ] / [ (a - d) + i c ] and k = (-1 - i sqrt(3))/2, then k u_0 is just multiplying those two complex numbers. However, without knowing the exact value of u_0, this seems difficult. But maybe there's a relation?

Alternatively, since the period is 3, maybe z_{n + 3} = z_n? Wait, no, because the transformation is conjugated to scaling by k, which has period 3. Therefore, the original sequence z_n would have period 3? Wait, not necessarily, because the conjugation is a non-trivial transformation. However, since G(u) has period 3, then u_n = k^n u_0, so if we can express z_n in terms of u_n, then z_n = T^{-1}(k^n u_0). Therefore, unless u_0 is zero, which it isn't, the sequence z_n is not periodic, but the conjugated sequence u_n is periodic with period 3. Therefore, z_{n + 3} = T^{-1}(k^{n + 3} u_0) = T^{-1}(k^n u_0) = z_n. Wait, no, because T^{-1}(k^{n + 3} u_0) = T^{-1}(k^3 k^n u_0) = T^{-1}(1 * k^n u_0) = T^{-1}(k^n u_0) = z_n. Therefore, z_{n + 3} = z_n. Therefore, the sequence z_n is periodic with period 3. Therefore, z_{2002} = z_{2002 mod 3} = z_1, since 2002 mod 3 = 1. Wait, 2002 divided by 3 is 667*3 + 1, so remainder 1. Therefore, z_{2002} = z_1. Therefore, if I can compute z_1, that would be the answer. Wait, this seems promising!

Wait, if the sequence z_n is periodic with period 3, then z_{n + 3} = z_n. Therefore, z_0, z_1, z_2, z_0, z_1, z_2,... So, since 2002 mod 3 = 1, then z_{2002} = z_1. Therefore, I just need to compute z_1.

But let me verify this conclusion. If the conjugated sequence u_n has period 3, then z_n = T^{-1}(u_n) would satisfy z_{n + 3} = T^{-1}(u_{n + 3}) = T^{-1}(u_n) = z_n. Therefore, yes, the sequence z_n is periodic with period 3. Therefore, z_{2002} = z_{2002 mod 3} = z_1. Therefore, I just need to compute z_1.

Given that z_0 = 1/137 + i, then z_1 = F(z_0) = (z_0 + i)/(z_0 - i). Let me compute this.

Compute z_0 + i = (1/137 + i) + i = 1/137 + 2i

Compute z_0 - i = (1/137 + i) - i = 1/137

Therefore, z_1 = (1/137 + 2i) / (1/137) = 1 + 2i * 137 = 1 + 274i

Wait, that seems straightforward! Let me check:

Yes, z_0 - i = 1/137 + i - i = 1/137. Then z_0 + i = 1/137 + i + i = 1/137 + 2i. Therefore, z_1 = (1/137 + 2i) / (1/137) = 1 + 2i * 137 = 1 + 274i. Therefore, z_1 = 1 + 274i.

Therefore, since the sequence is periodic with period 3, z_{2002} = z_1 = 1 + 274i. Therefore, the answer is 1 + 274i. Wait, but let me check if this is correct. Let me verify with z_1, z_2, z_3.

Compute z_1 = 1 + 274i.

Compute z_2 = F(z_1) = (z_1 + i)/(z_1 - i) = (1 + 274i + i)/(1 + 274i - i) = (1 + 275i)/(1 + 273i)

Let me compute this. Multiply numerator and denominator by the conjugate of the denominator:

Numerator: (1 + 275i)(1 - 273i)

Denominator: (1 + 273i)(1 - 273i) = 1^2 + 273^2 = 1 + 273²

Compute numerator:

= 1*(1) + 1*(-273i) + 275i*(1) + 275i*(-273i)

= 1 - 273i + 275i - 275*273 i²

= 1 + 2i - 275*273*(-1) [since i² = -1]

= 1 + 2i + 275*273

Compute 275*273: Let me compute 275*273. Note that 275 = 25*11, 273 = 273. Alternatively, 275*273 = (270 + 5)(270 + 3) = ... Maybe better to compute 275*273:

Well, 275*273 = 275*(270 + 3) = 275*270 + 275*3 = 74250 + 825 = 75075. Therefore, numerator is 1 + 2i + 75075 = 75076 + 2i.

Denominator is 1 + 273². Compute 273²: 273² = (270 + 3)^2 = 270² + 2*270*3 + 3² = 72900 + 1620 + 9 = 74529. Therefore, denominator is 1 + 74529 = 74530.

Therefore, z_2 = (75076 + 2i)/74530. Let me simplify this fraction. Let me check if numerator and denominator have common factors. Let me compute GCD of 75076 and 74530.

Compute 75076 - 74530 = 546. Now compute GCD(74530, 546).

Divide 74530 by 546:

546 * 136 = 546*(100 + 30 + 6) = 54600 + 16380 + 3276 = 54600 + 16380 = 70980 + 3276 = 74256.

74530 - 74256 = 274. Now compute GCD(546, 274).

546 ÷ 274 = 1 with remainder 272.

GCD(274, 272). 274 - 272 = 2. GCD(272, 2). 272 ÷ 2 = 136, remainder 0. So GCD is 2.

Therefore, GCD of 75076 and 74530 is 2. Therefore, divide numerator and denominator by 2:

Numerator: 75076 / 2 = 37538, 2i / 2 = i. Denominator: 74530 / 2 = 37265.

Therefore, z_2 = (37538 + i)/37265. Let me check if this can be simplified further. Let me check if 37538 and 37265 have common factors. Compute 37538 - 37265 = 273. GCD(37265, 273).

Divide 37265 by 273:

273 * 136 = 273*(100 + 30 + 6) = 27300 + 8190 + 1638 = 27300 + 8190 = 35490 + 1638 = 37128.

37265 - 37128 = 137. Now compute GCD(273, 137).

273 ÷ 137 = 2 with remainder 273 - 274 = -1? Wait, 137*2 = 274, which is larger than 273. So 137*1 = 137, remainder 273 - 137 = 136. Then GCD(137, 136). Which is 1. Therefore, GCD is 1. Therefore, z_2 = (37538 + i)/37265.

Now compute z_3 = F(z_2). If the period is 3, then z_3 should equal z_0 = 1/137 + i. Let me check.

But this seems complicated. Alternatively, since we have the periodicity, if z_0, z_1, z_2, z_0,... then z_3 = z_0. Let me check if z_3 = z_0.

Alternatively, since we have the conjugated sequence u_n with period 3, then z_3 = T^{-1}(u_3) = T^{-1}(u_0) = z_0. Therefore, yes, z_3 = z_0. Therefore, the period is indeed 3. Therefore, z_{2002} = z_1 = 1 + 274i. Therefore, the answer is 1 + 274i.

But let me check with z_2 and z_3. Let me compute z_3 = F(z_2). Given that z_2 = (37538 + i)/37265. Let me compute z_2 + i and z_2 - i.

First, z_2 + i = (37538 + i)/37265 + i = (37538 + i + 37265i)/37265 = (37538 + 37266i)/37265

Similarly, z_2 - i = (37538 + i)/37265 - i = (37538 + i - 37265i)/37265 = (37538 - 37264i)/37265

Therefore, z_3 = [ (37538 + 37266i)/37265 ] / [ (37538 - 37264i)/37265 ] = (37538 + 37266i) / (37538 - 37264i)

Simplify numerator and denominator:

Let me note that 37266 = 37265 + 1, and 37264 = 37265 - 1. Therefore:

Numerator: 37538 + (37265 + 1)i = 37538 + 37265i + i

Denominator: 37538 - (37265 - 1)i = 37538 - 37265i + i

But this might not help. Let me compute the numerator and denominator:

Let me compute numerator: 37538 + 37266i

Denominator: 37538 - 37264i

Let me compute the ratio. Multiply numerator and denominator by the conjugate of the denominator:

Numerator: (37538 + 37266i)(37538 + 37264i)

Denominator: (37538)^2 + (37264)^2

This seems very tedious, but maybe there's a pattern. Alternatively, since we know that z_3 should be z_0 = 1/137 + i, let me check if this is true.

Let me assume that z_3 = z_0. Then:

z_3 = (z_2 + i)/(z_2 - i) = z_0 = 1/137 + i

Therefore, cross multiplying:

z_2 + i = z_0 (z_2 - i)

=> z_2 + i = z_0 z_2 - z_0 i

=> z_2 - z_0 z_2 = - z_0 i - i

=> z_2 (1 - z_0) = -i (z_0 + 1)

=> z_2 = [ -i (z_0 + 1) ] / (1 - z_0 )

Let me compute this:

z_0 = 1/137 + i

z_0 + 1 = 1 + 1/137 + i = 138/137 + i

1 - z_0 = 1 - 1/137 - i = 136/137 - i

Therefore, z_2 = [ -i (138/137 + i) ] / (136/137 - i )

Compute numerator: -i*(138/137 + i) = -i*138/137 - i^2 = -i*138/137 + 1

Denominator: 136/137 - i

Therefore, z_2 = [1 - (138/137)i ] / [136/137 - i ]

Multiply numerator and denominator by 137 to eliminate denominators:

Numerator: 137 - 138i

Denominator: 136 - 137i

Therefore, z_2 = (137 - 138i)/(136 - 137i)

Multiply numerator and denominator by the conjugate of the denominator: 136 + 137i:

Numerator: (137 - 138i)(136 + 137i)

Denominator: 136² + 137²

Let me compute numerator:

First, expand:

= 137*136 + 137*137i - 138i*136 - 138i*137i

Compute each term:

137*136: Let me compute 137*136. Note that 137*100 = 13700, 137*30 = 4110, 137*6 = 822. Total: 13700 + 4110 = 17810 + 822 = 18632.

137*137i: 137² i. 137² = (140 - 3)^2 = 140² - 2*140*3 + 3² = 19600 - 840 + 9 = 18769. So 18769i.

-138i*136: -138*136 i. Compute 138*136: 138*100 = 13800, 138*30 = 4140, 138*6 = 828. Total: 13800 + 4140 = 17940 + 828 = 18768. So -18768i.

-138i*137i: -138*137 i² = -138*137*(-1) = 138*137. Compute 138*137: 137*100 + 137*38 = 13700 + 5206 = 18906.

Therefore, total numerator:

18632 + 18769i - 18768i + 18906 = (18632 + 18906) + (18769i - 18768i) = 37538 + i.

Denominator: 136² + 137². Compute 136² = 18496, 137² = 18769. Sum: 18496 + 18769 = 37265.

Therefore, z_2 = (37538 + i)/37265, which matches the earlier result. Therefore, z_2 is indeed equal to (37538 + i)/37265. Therefore, if we compute z_3, it should be z_0. Therefore, the periodicity holds. Therefore, the sequence is indeed periodic with period 3. Therefore, z_{2002} = z_1 = 1 + 274i.

Therefore, the answer is 1 + 274i. Let me check if this is in the required format. The problem says to put the answer in boxed notation. So, boxed{1 + 274i}.

But let me check once more. Given that z_0 = 1/137 + i, z_1 = 1 + 274i, z_2 = (37538 + i)/37265, and z_3 = z_0. Therefore, since 2002 mod 3 = 1, z_{2002} = z_1 = 1 + 274i. Therefore, the answer is 1 + 274i.

**Final Answer**
\boxed{1 + 274i}

To solve the problem, we are given a function:

$$
F(z) = \frac{z + i}{z - i}
$$

and an initial value:

$$
z_0 = \frac{1}{137} + i
$$

We are to compute $ z_{2002} $, where the sequence is defined recursively by:

$$
z_n = F(z_{n-1})
$$

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### Step 1: Understand the Function

The function $ F(z) $ is a Möbius transformation. These transformations are known to be invertible and can be composed, and their behavior under iteration can often be simplified by conjugation to a more tractable form, such as a rotation or scaling.

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### Step 2: Analyze the Iteration

We are given that the sequence is defined by repeated application of $ F $. To find $ z_{2002} $, we can look for periodicity in the sequence.

Let’s compute the first few terms:

- $ z_0 = \frac{1}{137} + i $
- $ z_1 = F(z_0) = \frac{z_0 + i}{z_0 - i} $

Compute $ z_1 $:

$$
z_1 = \frac{\left( \frac{1}{137} + i \right) + i}{\left( \frac{1}{137} + i \right) - i} = \frac{\frac{1}{137} + 2i}{\frac{1}{137}} = 1 + 274i
$$

So, $ z_1 = 1 + 274i $

Now compute $ z_2 = F(z_1) $:

$$
z_2 = \frac{z_1 + i}{z_1 - i} = \frac{1 + 274i + i}{1 + 274i - i} = \frac{1 + 275i}{1 + 273i}
$$

Multiply numerator and denominator by the conjugate of the denominator:

$$
z_2 = \frac{(1 + 275i)(1 - 273i)}{(1 + 273i)(1 - 273i)} = \frac{1 - 273i + 275i - 275 \cdot 273 i^2}{1 + 273^2}
$$

$$
= \frac{1 + 2i + 275 \cdot 273}{1 + 273^2}
$$

Compute the values:

- $ 275 \cdot 273 = 75075 $
- $ 273^2 = 74529 $

So:

$$
z_2 = \frac{75076 + 2i}{74530}
$$

Now compute $ z_3 = F(z_2) $. This is tedious, but we can instead look for **periodicity** in the sequence.

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### Step 3: Determine Periodicity

Let’s consider the **conjugated transformation** of $ F $, which maps the sequence $ z_n $ to a simpler form. It turns out that the transformation $ F $ has a **period of 3** when iterated. This is because the Möbius transformation $ F $ has a **multiplier** $ k = e^{i \cdot \frac{4\pi}{3}} $, which is a **primitive 3rd root of unity**. Therefore, the sequence $ z_n $ is **periodic with period 3**.

So:

$$
z_{n+3} = z_n
$$

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### Step 4: Use Periodicity to Find $ z_{2002} $

We compute:

$$
2002 \mod 3 = 1
$$

Therefore:

$$
z_{2002} = z_1
$$

From earlier, we found:

$$
z_1 = 1 + 274i
$$

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### Final Answer

$$
\boxed{1 + 274i}
$$

[Assistant]
Explanation:
Okay, so I need to find z_{2002} where each term is defined by iterating the function F(z) = (z + i)/(z - i), starting from z_0 = 1/137 + i. Hmm, let me think about how to approach this.

First, since the function is being iterated, maybe there's a pattern or periodicity in the sequence z_n? If I can find the period, then I can figure out what z_{2002} is by finding the remainder when 2002 is divided by the period. But how do I find the period?

Alternatively, maybe I can find a closed-form expression for z_n. Let me try to analyze the function F(z). Let me write it down again:

F(z) = (z + i)/(z - i)

This looks like a Möbius transformation. Möbius transformations can sometimes be analyzed by finding their fixed points or by conjugating them to a simpler form, like a rotation or translation. Maybe I can find the fixed points of F(z)?

To find fixed points, set F(z) = z:

(z + i)/(z - i) = z

Multiply both sides by (z - i):

z + i = z(z - i)

Expand the right side:

z + i = z^2 - i z

Bring all terms to one side:

z^2 - i z - z - i = 0

Simplify:

z^2 - (1 + i) z - i = 0

Now, solve this quadratic equation. Let me compute the discriminant:

D = [-(1 + i)]^2 - 4 * 1 * (-i) = (1 + 2i + i^2) + 4i = (1 + 2i - 1) + 4i = 2i + 4i = 6i

Wait, discriminant is 6i? That's a complex number. Let me check my calculation again.

Original equation after moving terms:

z^2 - (1 + i) z - i = 0

Discriminant D = [-(1 + i)]^2 - 4 * 1 * (-i) = (1 + i)^2 + 4i

Compute (1 + i)^2: 1 + 2i + i^2 = 1 + 2i -1 = 2i. Then add 4i: 2i + 4i = 6i. Yes, that's correct. So D = 6i.

So solutions are:

z = [ (1 + i) ± sqrt(6i) ] / 2

Hmm, sqrt(6i)... Let me compute sqrt(i) first. sqrt(i) can be represented as e^{iπ/4} or e^{i5π/4}, so sqrt(i) = (1 + i)/√2 or (-1 - i)/√2. Therefore sqrt(6i) would be sqrt(6) * sqrt(i) = sqrt(6)*(1 + i)/√2 = sqrt(3)*sqrt(2)*(1 + i)/√2 = sqrt(3)*(1 + i). Wait, let me check:

sqrt(6i) = sqrt(6) * e^{iπ/4} = sqrt(6)*(cos(π/4) + i sin(π/4)) = sqrt(6)*(√2/2 + i√2/2) = sqrt(6)*√2/2*(1 + i) = sqrt(3)*(1 + i). Yes, because sqrt(6)*sqrt(2) is sqrt(12) = 2*sqrt(3), divided by 2 is sqrt(3). So sqrt(6i) = sqrt(3)(1 + i).

Therefore, the solutions are:

z = [ (1 + i) ± sqrt(3)(1 + i) ] / 2 = [ (1 + i)(1 ± sqrt(3)) ] / 2

So the fixed points are:

z = [ (1 + i)(1 + sqrt(3)) ] / 2 and z = [ (1 + i)(1 - sqrt(3)) ] / 2

Hmm, not sure if this helps yet. Maybe I need another approach. Let me think about the function F(z). Maybe I can find an expression for F(z) in terms of some other function that's easier to iterate?

Alternatively, since Möbius transformations can be represented by matrices, maybe I can diagonalize the transformation or find its powers? Let me recall that Möbius transformations correspond to matrices up to scalar multiples. The transformation F(z) = (z + i)/(z - i) can be represented by the matrix:

[1   i]
[1  -i]

Wait, because if you have a matrix [[a, b], [c, d]], then the corresponding transformation is (az + b)/(cz + d). So here, a = 1, b = i, c = 1, d = -i. So the matrix is [[1, i], [1, -i]]. Let me check that. If I apply this matrix to z, then it's (1*z + i)/(1*z - i) which is exactly F(z). So yes, that's the matrix.

Now, if I can diagonalize this matrix, then raising it to the nth power would be easier. Then, applying the transformation would correspond to taking the matrix to the nth power and then applying it to z_0. But since we are dealing with complex numbers, maybe this is feasible?

Alternatively, maybe I can find a substitution that linearizes the transformation. For example, sometimes with Möbius transformations, you can conjugate them to a simpler form, like a translation or rotation. Let me try to find such a conjugation.

Let me recall that if a Möbius transformation has two fixed points, then it can be conjugated to a scaling transformation. Since we found two fixed points earlier, maybe we can use them to conjugate F(z) to a scaling transformation.

Let me denote the fixed points as α and β. Let me compute them again. Earlier, I had:

z = [ (1 + i)(1 ± sqrt(3)) ] / 2. Let me compute these values numerically to get a sense. Let me compute sqrt(3) ≈ 1.732. So:

First fixed point: [ (1 + i)(1 + sqrt(3)) ] / 2 ≈ [ (1 + i)(2.732) ] / 2 ≈ (2.732 + 2.732i)/2 ≈ 1.366 + 1.366i

Second fixed point: [ (1 + i)(1 - sqrt(3)) ] / 2 ≈ [ (1 + i)(-0.732) ] / 2 ≈ (-0.732 - 0.732i)/2 ≈ -0.366 - 0.366i

So the fixed points are approximately 1.366 + 1.366i and -0.366 - 0.366i. Let me denote them as α and β. Let me try to find a Möbius transformation that maps these fixed points to 0 and ∞, so that the transformation becomes a scaling.

Let me recall that if we have a Möbius transformation with fixed points α and β, then we can conjugate it to a scaling transformation by using the transformation T(w) = (w - α)/(w - β). Let me try that.

Let me define T(w) = (w - α)/(w - β). Then, the inverse transformation is T^{-1}(w) = β + (α - β)w / (1 - w). Wait, maybe I need to be careful here. Let me recall that if we have a transformation S(w) = (w - α)/(w - β), then S maps α to 0 and β to ∞. Then, if we conjugate our original transformation F(z) with S, we get a transformation that is a scaling.

Let me denote the conjugated transformation as G(w) = S ∘ F ∘ S^{-1}(w). If F has fixed points α and β, then G should be a scaling (i.e., a multiplication by some constant). Let me try to compute this.

First, let me denote α and β as the fixed points. Let me compute them exactly. Earlier, we had:

α = [ (1 + i)(1 + sqrt(3)) ] / 2

β = [ (1 + i)(1 - sqrt(3)) ] / 2

Alternatively, maybe there's a better way to write them. Let me note that 1 + i is a complex number, and multiplying by (1 ± sqrt(3))... Maybe I can factor something out?

Alternatively, maybe I can compute α and β more simply. Let me note that the fixed points satisfy the equation z^2 - (1 + i) z - i = 0. Let me check if I can factor this equation. Let me try to factor it:

Looking for factors of the form (z - α)(z - β) = z^2 - (α + β) z + αβ. Comparing with z^2 - (1 + i) z - i, we have:

α + β = 1 + i

αβ = -i

So, if I can find α and β such that their sum is 1 + i and product is -i. Let me check if my previous expressions satisfy this. Let me compute α + β:

[ (1 + i)(1 + sqrt(3)) / 2 ] + [ (1 + i)(1 - sqrt(3)) / 2 ] = [ (1 + i)(1 + sqrt(3) + 1 - sqrt(3)) ] / 2 = [ (1 + i)(2) ] / 2 = 1 + i. Correct.

Product αβ:

[ (1 + i)(1 + sqrt(3)) / 2 ] * [ (1 + i)(1 - sqrt(3)) / 2 ] = [ (1 + i)^2 (1 - (sqrt(3))^2 ) ] / 4 = [ (1 + 2i + i^2)(1 - 3) ] / 4 = [ (1 + 2i -1)(-2) ] / 4 = [ 2i * (-2) ] / 4 = (-4i)/4 = -i. Correct. So that's good.

So, the fixed points are α and β with α + β = 1 + i and αβ = -i.

Now, going back to the conjugation. Let me define T(w) = (w - α)/(w - β). Then, the inverse transformation T^{-1}(w) = β + (α - β)w / (1 - w). Wait, maybe I need to compute it properly. Let me solve for w in terms of T(w):

Let me denote T(w) = (w - α)/(w - β) = u. Then, solving for w:

u(w - β) = w - α

u w - u β = w - α

u w - w = u β - α

w(u - 1) = u β - α

w = (u β - α)/(u - 1) = [ -α + u β ] / (u - 1) = [ u β - α ] / (u - 1)

Alternatively, maybe I can write T^{-1}(u) = [ u β - α ] / (u - 1). Let me check with u = 0: T^{-1}(0) = [0 - α]/(-1) = α, which is correct because T(α) = 0. Similarly, T^{-1}(∞) would be β, since as u approaches infinity, T^{-1}(u) ≈ (u β)/u = β. So that seems correct.

Therefore, the conjugated transformation G(u) = T ∘ F ∘ T^{-1}(u) = T(F(T^{-1}(u))).

Let me compute this step by step. Let me denote w = T^{-1}(u) = [u β - α]/[u - 1]. Then, F(w) = (w + i)/(w - i). Then, T(F(w)) = [F(w) - α]/[F(w) - β].

So, G(u) = [ (F(w) - α) / (F(w) - β) ] where w = [u β - α]/[u - 1].

This seems complicated, but maybe we can simplify it. Let me try to compute F(w):

F(w) = (w + i)/(w - i). Let me substitute w:

F(w) = ( [ (u β - α)/(u - 1) ] + i ) / ( [ (u β - α)/(u - 1) ] - i )

Multiply numerator and denominator by (u - 1):

Numerator: (u β - α) + i(u - 1)

Denominator: (u β - α) - i(u - 1)

So F(w) = [ u β - α + i u - i ] / [ u β - α - i u + i ]

Let me group terms:

Numerator: u β + i u - α - i = u(β + i) - (α + i)

Denominator: u β - i u - α + i = u(β - i) - (α - i)

Therefore, F(w) = [ u(β + i) - (α + i) ] / [ u(β - i) - (α - i) ]

Now, compute T(F(w)) = [F(w) - α]/[F(w) - β]. Let me compute numerator and denominator:

Numerator: [F(w) - α] = [ u(β + i) - (α + i) ] / [ u(β - i) - (α - i) ] - α

= [ u(β + i) - (α + i) - α [ u(β - i) - (α - i) ] ] / [ u(β - i) - (α - i) ]

Similarly for denominator:

Denominator: [F(w) - β] = [ u(β + i) - (α + i) ] / [ u(β - i) - (α - i) ] - β

= [ u(β + i) - (α + i) - β [ u(β - i) - (α - i) ] ] / [ u(β - i) - (α - i) ]

Therefore, G(u) = [Numerator]/[Denominator] = [Numerator expression] / [Denominator expression], with the denominators cancelling out. Let me compute the numerators:

First, compute the numerator of G(u):

Numerator = u(β + i) - (α + i) - α [ u(β - i) - (α - i) ]

Let me expand this:

= u(β + i) - (α + i) - α u(β - i) + α(α - i)

= u [ (β + i) - α(β - i) ] + [ - (α + i) + α(α - i) ]

Similarly, compute the denominator of G(u):

Denominator = u(β + i) - (α + i) - β [ u(β - i) - (α - i) ]

= u(β + i) - (α + i) - β u(β - i) + β(α - i)

= u [ (β + i) - β(β - i) ] + [ - (α + i) + β(α - i) ]

This seems very involved. Maybe there's a smarter way. Let me recall that α and β are fixed points of F, so F(α) = α and F(β) = β. Therefore, when we compute G(u), if u = 0, then w = α, so F(w) = α, so T(F(w)) = T(α) = 0. Similarly, if u approaches infinity, then w approaches β, so F(w) approaches β, so T(F(w)) approaches T(β) = ∞. Therefore, G(u) should map 0 to 0 and ∞ to ∞, which suggests that G(u) is a scaling transformation, i.e., G(u) = k u for some constant k. Therefore, if I can find k, then G(u) = k u, which would make the iteration much easier.

Therefore, let me compute G(u) = k u. Let me compute G(1), for example. Wait, but maybe I can find k by using the derivative at the fixed point? Wait, another approach: since G(u) = T ∘ F ∘ T^{-1}(u) = k u, then applying F corresponds to multiplying by k in the conjugated coordinates. Therefore, if I can find k, then the nth iterate of F corresponds to multiplying by k^n in the conjugated coordinates. Therefore, if I can find k, then I can compute G(u) = k u, and then convert back to z.

Alternatively, since G(u) = k u, then the transformation is linear, so we can find k by computing the derivative of F at a fixed point? Wait, the multiplier of a fixed point is given by the derivative of F at that point. Let me recall that for a Möbius transformation, the derivative at a fixed point is given by (a d - b c)/(c d - b c)? Wait, maybe I need to compute it directly.

Alternatively, since F(z) = (z + i)/(z - i), then F'(z) = [ (1)(z - i) - (z + i)(1) ] / (z - i)^2 = [ z - i - z - i ] / (z - i)^2 = (-2i)/(z - i)^2. Therefore, at a fixed point z = α, F'(α) = (-2i)/(α - i)^2. Similarly for β.

But since we have that G(u) = k u, then the multiplier k is equal to F'(α) or F'(β). Wait, but since G(u) = T ∘ F ∘ T^{-1}(u) = k u, then the derivative of G at u = 0 is k. Let me compute G'(0). Since G(u) = k u, then G'(0) = k. Alternatively, since G(u) = T(F(T^{-1}(u))), then G'(u) = T'(F(T^{-1}(u))) * F'(T^{-1}(u)) * (T^{-1})'(u). Therefore, at u = 0, T^{-1}(0) = α, so G'(0) = T'(F(α)) * F'(α) * (T^{-1})'(0). But F(α) = α, so T'(α) * F'(α) * (T^{-1})'(0).

But T(w) = (w - α)/(w - β). Therefore, T'(w) = [1*(w - β) - (w - α)*1]/(w - β)^2 = [ (w - β) - (w - α) ] / (w - β)^2 = (α - β)/(w - β)^2. Therefore, T'(α) = (α - β)/(α - β)^2 = 1/(α - β). Similarly, (T^{-1})'(u) is the derivative of T^{-1}(u) with respect to u. Since T^{-1}(u) = [u β - α]/[u - 1], let me compute its derivative:

Let me denote T^{-1}(u) = (u β - α)/(u - 1). Then, derivative is [ β(u - 1) - (u β - α)(1) ] / (u - 1)^2 = [ β u - β - u β + α ] / (u - 1)^2 = (α - β)/ (u - 1)^2. Therefore, (T^{-1})'(0) = (α - β)/(-1)^2 = α - β.

Therefore, putting it all together:

G'(0) = T'(α) * F'(α) * (T^{-1})'(0) = [1/(α - β)] * F'(α) * (α - β) ) = F'(α). Therefore, G'(0) = F'(α) = k. Therefore, k = F'(α). Similarly, since G(u) = k u, then k is the multiplier at the fixed point α. Therefore, if I can compute k, then I can find the scaling factor.

Earlier, we had F'(z) = -2i/(z - i)^2. Therefore, at z = α, F'(α) = -2i/(α - i)^2. Let me compute α - i. Recall that α is a fixed point, so α satisfies F(α) = α. Let me compute α - i:

From the fixed point equation: α = (α + i)/(α - i). Multiply both sides by (α - i):

α(α - i) = α + i

Expand left side:

α^2 - i α = α + i

Bring all terms to left:

α^2 - i α - α - i = 0 => α^2 - (1 + i) α - i = 0, which is the original equation. Not helpful directly. Let me compute α - i:

Let me denote α - i = something. Let me recall that α is a root of z^2 - (1 + i) z - i = 0. Let me write α^2 = (1 + i) α + i. Therefore, α^2 - i α = (1 + i) α + i - i α = (1 + i - i) α + i = α + i. Wait, that's the same as before. Not helpful.

Alternatively, maybe I can compute α - i. Let me take the expression for α:

α = [ (1 + i)(1 + sqrt(3)) ] / 2. Let me compute α - i:

α - i = [ (1 + i)(1 + sqrt(3)) / 2 ] - i = [ (1 + i)(1 + sqrt(3)) - 2i ] / 2

Let me compute numerator:

(1 + i)(1 + sqrt(3)) - 2i = (1)(1 + sqrt(3)) + i(1 + sqrt(3)) - 2i = (1 + sqrt(3)) + i(1 + sqrt(3) - 2) = (1 + sqrt(3)) + i(sqrt(3) - 1)

Therefore, α - i = [ (1 + sqrt(3)) + i(sqrt(3) - 1) ] / 2

Hmm, not sure if that helps. Let me compute (α - i)^2:

Let me denote A = (1 + sqrt(3))/2 and B = (sqrt(3) - 1)/2, so α - i = A + i B. Then, (α - i)^2 = A^2 - B^2 + 2i A B.

Compute A^2: [(1 + sqrt(3))/2]^2 = [1 + 2 sqrt(3) + 3]/4 = [4 + 2 sqrt(3)] / 4 = [2 + sqrt(3)] / 2

Wait, wait:

Wait, (1 + sqrt(3))^2 = 1 + 2 sqrt(3) + 3 = 4 + 2 sqrt(3). Therefore, A^2 = (4 + 2 sqrt(3))/4 = (2 + sqrt(3))/2.

Similarly, B^2: [(sqrt(3) - 1)/2]^2 = [3 - 2 sqrt(3) + 1]/4 = [4 - 2 sqrt(3)] / 4 = [2 - sqrt(3)] / 2.

Therefore, A^2 - B^2 = [ (2 + sqrt(3))/2 ] - [ (2 - sqrt(3))/2 ] = [ (2 + sqrt(3) - 2 + sqrt(3)) / 2 ] = [ 2 sqrt(3)/2 ] = sqrt(3).

Now, compute 2i A B:

First compute A * B = [(1 + sqrt(3))/2] * [(sqrt(3) - 1)/2] = [ (1)(sqrt(3) - 1) + sqrt(3)(sqrt(3) - 1) ] / 4

Wait, alternatively, note that (1 + sqrt(3))(sqrt(3) - 1) = (sqrt(3))^2 - 1^2 = 3 - 1 = 2. Therefore, A * B = 2 / 4 = 1/2. Therefore, 2i A B = 2i * 1/2 = i.

Therefore, (α - i)^2 = sqrt(3) + i. Therefore, F'(α) = -2i / (α - i)^2 = -2i / (sqrt(3) + i). Let me compute this:

Multiply numerator and denominator by (sqrt(3) - i):

-2i (sqrt(3) - i) / [ (sqrt(3) + i)(sqrt(3) - i) ] = -2i (sqrt(3) - i) / (3 + 1) = -2i (sqrt(3) - i)/4 = [ -2i sqrt(3) + 2i^2 ] / 4 = [ -2i sqrt(3) - 2 ] / 4 = [ -2 - 2i sqrt(3) ] / 4 = [ -1 - i sqrt(3) ] / 2.

Therefore, k = F'(α) = (-1 - i sqrt(3))/2. Therefore, the conjugated transformation G(u) = k u = [ (-1 - i sqrt(3))/2 ] u. Therefore, each iteration of F corresponds to multiplying by k in the conjugated coordinates. Therefore, the nth iterate of F corresponds to multiplying by k^n in the conjugated coordinates. Therefore, if I can express z_0 in terms of the conjugated coordinates, then apply k^n, and then convert back to z.

So, let me recap. Let me define T(w) = (w - α)/(w - β). Then, G(u) = T ∘ F ∘ T^{-1}(u) = k u. Therefore, if I start with some initial value u_0 = T(z_0), then u_n = G^n(u_0) = k^n u_0. Then, z_n = T^{-1}(u_n) = T^{-1}(k^n u_0). Therefore, if I can compute u_0 = T(z_0), then compute k^2002 * u_0, then apply T^{-1} to get z_{2002}.

So, let me compute u_0 = T(z_0) = (z_0 - α)/(z_0 - β). Given that z_0 = 1/137 + i. Let me compute z_0 - α and z_0 - β.

First, let me recall that α and β are:

α = [ (1 + i)(1 + sqrt(3)) ] / 2

β = [ (1 + i)(1 - sqrt(3)) ] / 2

Alternatively, since α + β = 1 + i and αβ = -i, maybe I can use these relations to compute z_0 - α and z_0 - β?

Alternatively, maybe I can compute u_0 = (z_0 - α)/(z_0 - β). Let me compute numerator and denominator.

But this might be complicated. Let me try to compute it step by step.

First, let me compute z_0 = 1/137 + i. Let me denote z_0 = a + i, where a = 1/137.

So, z_0 = a + i, with a = 1/137.

Let me compute z_0 - α and z_0 - β.

First, compute α = [ (1 + i)(1 + sqrt(3)) ] / 2. Let me write α as:

α = [ (1 + i)(1 + sqrt(3)) ] / 2 = [ (1)(1 + sqrt(3)) + i(1 + sqrt(3)) ] / 2 = [ (1 + sqrt(3))/2 + i(1 + sqrt(3))/2 ].

Similarly, β = [ (1 + i)(1 - sqrt(3)) ] / 2 = [ (1 - sqrt(3))/2 + i(1 - sqrt(3))/2 ].

Therefore, α = c + i c, where c = (1 + sqrt(3))/2, and β = d + i d, where d = (1 - sqrt(3))/2.

Wait, let me check:

For α: real part is (1 + sqrt(3))/2, imaginary part is same. Similarly for β: real part is (1 - sqrt(3))/2, imaginary part same. Therefore, α and β are complex numbers with real and imaginary parts equal. Therefore, they lie on the line y = x in the complex plane.

Therefore, z_0 = a + i, so z_0 has real part a and imaginary part 1. Let me compute z_0 - α:

z_0 - α = (a - c) + i(1 - c)

Similarly, z_0 - β = (a - d) + i(1 - d)

Therefore, u_0 = [ (a - c) + i(1 - c) ] / [ (a - d) + i(1 - d) ]

This seems manageable. Let me compute a, c, d:

a = 1/137 ≈ 0.0073

c = (1 + sqrt(3))/2 ≈ (1 + 1.732)/2 ≈ 1.366

d = (1 - sqrt(3))/2 ≈ (1 - 1.732)/2 ≈ -0.366

Therefore, a - c ≈ 0.0073 - 1.366 ≈ -1.3587

Similarly, 1 - c ≈ 1 - 1.366 ≈ -0.366

Similarly, a - d ≈ 0.0073 - (-0.366) ≈ 0.3733

1 - d ≈ 1 - (-0.366) ≈ 1.366

Therefore, u_0 ≈ [ -1.3587 - 0.366i ] / [ 0.3733 + 1.366i ]

But maybe I can compute this exactly. Let me try to compute numerator and denominator.

First, let me compute numerator: (a - c) + i(1 - c) = (a - c) + i(1 - c)

Similarly, denominator: (a - d) + i(1 - d)

But since c = (1 + sqrt(3))/2 and d = (1 - sqrt(3))/2, let me compute:

a - c = 1/137 - (1 + sqrt(3))/2

Similarly, 1 - c = 1 - (1 + sqrt(3))/2 = (2 - 1 - sqrt(3))/2 = (1 - sqrt(3))/2 = -d

Similarly, a - d = 1/137 - (1 - sqrt(3))/2

And 1 - d = 1 - (1 - sqrt(3))/2 = (2 - 1 + sqrt(3))/2 = (1 + sqrt(3))/2 = c

Therefore, numerator: (a - c) + i(-d)

Denominator: (a - d) + i c

Therefore, u_0 = [ (a - c) - i d ] / [ (a - d) + i c ]

Let me compute numerator and denominator:

First, compute a - c = 1/137 - (1 + sqrt(3))/2

Similarly, a - d = 1/137 - (1 - sqrt(3))/2

Let me compute these expressions:

Let me write them as:

Numerator: [1/137 - (1 + sqrt(3))/2] - i*(1 - sqrt(3))/2

Denominator: [1/137 - (1 - sqrt(3))/2] + i*(1 + sqrt(3))/2

This seems complicated, but maybe I can rationalize or find a pattern. Alternatively, note that since we have expressions involving sqrt(3), maybe there's a relation between numerator and denominator?

Alternatively, let me denote:

Let me compute the numerator and denominator expressions:

Let me compute the real parts and imaginary parts separately.

Numerator real part: 1/137 - (1 + sqrt(3))/2

Numerator imaginary part: - (1 - sqrt(3))/2

Denominator real part: 1/137 - (1 - sqrt(3))/2

Denominator imaginary part: (1 + sqrt(3))/2

Let me denote:

Let me compute the numerator as N = A - i B, where A = 1/137 - (1 + sqrt(3))/2 and B = (1 - sqrt(3))/2

Similarly, denominator D = C + i B', where C = 1/137 - (1 - sqrt(3))/2 and B' = (1 + sqrt(3))/2

Wait, but note that B' = (1 + sqrt(3))/2 = c, and B = (1 - sqrt(3))/2 = -d. Also, note that A and C are related.

Alternatively, maybe I can write u_0 as [A - i B]/[C + i B'] where B' = c and B = -d. But not sure.

Alternatively, let me compute the ratio N/D. Let me multiply numerator and denominator by the conjugate of the denominator. The denominator is C + i B', so its conjugate is C - i B'. Therefore:

u_0 = [ (A - i B)(C - i B') ] / [ (C + i B')(C - i B') ] = [ (A - i B)(C - i B') ] / (C^2 + (B')^2 )

Let me compute denominator first: C^2 + (B')^2.

Compute C = 1/137 - (1 - sqrt(3))/2, and B' = (1 + sqrt(3))/2.

Let me compute C:

C = 1/137 - 1/2 + sqrt(3)/2 = (-1/2 + 1/137) + sqrt(3)/2

Similarly, B' = (1 + sqrt(3))/2.

But maybe I can compute C^2 + (B')^2:

Let me note that C = [1/137 - (1 - sqrt(3))/2] and B' = (1 + sqrt(3))/2. Let me compute C^2 + (B')^2:

Let me denote C = [ (2/274 - (1 - sqrt(3))/2 ) ]? Wait, maybe not helpful. Alternatively, let me compute C^2 + (B')^2:

Let me note that B' = (1 + sqrt(3))/2, so (B')^2 = [1 + 2 sqrt(3) + 3]/4 = [4 + 2 sqrt(3)] / 4 = [2 + sqrt(3)] / 2.

Similarly, C = 1/137 - (1 - sqrt(3))/2. Let me compute C:

C = 1/137 - 1/2 + sqrt(3)/2 = (-1/2 + 1/137) + sqrt(3)/2. Let me compute -1/2 + 1/137:

-1/2 + 1/137 = (-137 + 2)/274 = (-135)/274 ≈ -0.4927. But exact value is -135/274. Therefore, C = -135/274 + sqrt(3)/2.

Therefore, C^2 + (B')^2 = [ -135/274 + sqrt(3)/2 ]^2 + [2 + sqrt(3)] / 2. This seems very messy. Maybe there's a better way. Let me think again.

Alternatively, since we have u_0 = [ (z_0 - α) / (z_0 - β) ] and we know that α and β are fixed points, maybe there's a relation between z_0 and the fixed points?

Alternatively, maybe I can use the fact that the transformation G(u) = k u, so u_n = k^n u_0. Therefore, if I can find u_0, then u_{2002} = k^{2002} u_0, and then z_{2002} = T^{-1}(u_{2002}).

But to compute u_0, maybe I can find a relation. Let me recall that z_0 = 1/137 + i. Let me try to compute u_0 = (z_0 - α)/(z_0 - β). Let me write this as:

u_0 = [ (z_0 - α) / (z_0 - β) ].

But since α and β are fixed points, and we have expressions for them, maybe I can plug in z_0 and compute?

Alternatively, maybe I can use the fact that α and β satisfy α + β = 1 + i and αβ = -i. Let me try to express u_0 in terms of these.

Let me denote z_0 = a + i, where a = 1/137. Then:

u_0 = (z_0 - α)/(z_0 - β) = [ (a + i - α) / (a + i - β) ]

Let me write this as:

Let me denote numerator: (a + i - α) = (a - α) + i(1 - Re(α)) + i(Im(α) - Im(α))? Wait, no. Wait, α is a complex number. Let me write α = α_r + i α_i. Similarly for β.

Earlier, we saw that α = c + i c where c = (1 + sqrt(3))/2, and β = d + i d where d = (1 - sqrt(3))/2. Therefore, Re(α) = c, Im(α) = c, Re(β) = d, Im(β) = d.

Therefore, z_0 - α = (a - c) + i(1 - c)

Similarly, z_0 - β = (a - d) + i(1 - d)

Therefore, u_0 = [ (a - c) + i(1 - c) ] / [ (a - d) + i(1 - d) ]

Let me compute numerator and denominator:

Let me compute 1 - c = 1 - (1 + sqrt(3))/2 = (2 - 1 - sqrt(3))/2 = (1 - sqrt(3))/2 = -d

Similarly, 1 - d = 1 - (1 - sqrt(3))/2 = (2 - 1 + sqrt(3))/2 = (1 + sqrt(3))/2 = c

Therefore, numerator becomes: (a - c) + i(-d) = (a - c) - i d

Denominator becomes: (a - d) + i c

Therefore, u_0 = [ (a - c) - i d ] / [ (a - d) + i c ]

Let me compute this complex number. Let me denote:

Let me write numerator as N = (a - c) - i d

Denominator as D = (a - d) + i c

Let me compute N/D. To compute this, multiply numerator and denominator by the conjugate of the denominator:

N/D = [ (a - c) - i d ] * [ (a - d) - i c ] / [ (a - d)^2 + c^2 ]

Let me compute the denominator first:

Denominator: (a - d)^2 + c^2

Let me compute (a - d):

a - d = 1/137 - (1 - sqrt(3))/2 = 1/137 - 1/2 + sqrt(3)/2 = (-1/2 + 1/137) + sqrt(3)/2 = (-135/274) + sqrt(3)/2

Similarly, c = (1 + sqrt(3))/2

Therefore, (a - d)^2 + c^2 = [ (-135/274 + sqrt(3)/2 ) ]^2 + [ (1 + sqrt(3))/2 ]^2

This seems complicated, but maybe there's a simplification. Let me compute:

Let me denote x = sqrt(3)/2, then:

(a - d) = (-135/274) + x

c = (1 + sqrt(3))/2 = 1/2 + x

Therefore, (a - d)^2 + c^2 = [ (-135/274 + x )^2 + (1/2 + x)^2 ]

Expanding:

= ( (135/274)^2 - 2*(135/274)*x + x^2 ) + (1/4 + x + x^2 )

= 135² / 274² - 2*(135/274)*x + x² + 1/4 + x + x²

= 135² / 274² - 2*(135/274)*x + 1/4 + x + 2x²

This seems too messy. Maybe there's another approach. Let me think again.

Alternatively, since we have u_0 = [ (a - c) - i d ] / [ (a - d) + i c ], and we know that k = (-1 - i sqrt(3))/2, which is a complex number with magnitude |k| = sqrt( [ (-1/2)^2 + (sqrt(3)/2)^2 ]) = sqrt(1/4 + 3/4) = sqrt(1) = 1. Therefore, k is a complex number on the unit circle, specifically e^{i 4π/3} or something? Let me check:

k = (-1 - i sqrt(3))/2. The angle θ satisfies cos θ = -1/2 and sin θ = -sqrt(3)/2, which corresponds to θ = 4π/3. Therefore, k = e^{i 4π/3}. Therefore, k^n = e^{i 4πn / 3}. Therefore, if I can find u_0, then u_{2002} = k^{2002} u_0, and then z_{2002} = T^{-1}(u_{2002}).

But even if I can't compute u_0 exactly, maybe there's a pattern or periodicity? Since k is a root of unity? Wait, k^3 = [ (-1 - i sqrt(3))/2 ]^3. Let me compute k^3:

Let me recall that e^{i 4π/3} cubed is e^{i 4π} = e^{i 0} = 1. Therefore, k^3 = 1. Therefore, the transformation G(u) = k u has order 3, meaning that applying it three times gives the identity. Therefore, u_{n + 3} = k^{n + 3} u_0 = k^n * k^3 u_0 = k^n * 1 * u_0 = u_n. Therefore, the sequence u_n is periodic with period 3. Therefore, u_{2002} = u_{2002 mod 3}.

Therefore, if I can compute 2002 mod 3, then I can find u_{2002} = k^{2002 mod 3} u_0, and then compute z_{2002} = T^{-1}(u_{2002}).

Let me compute 2002 divided by 3. 3*667 = 2001, so 2002 = 3*667 + 1, so 2002 mod 3 = 1. Therefore, u_{2002} = k^1 u_0 = k u_0. Therefore, z_{2002} = T^{-1}(k u_0). Therefore, if I can compute k u_0, then apply T^{-1} to get z_{2002}.

But how do I compute k u_0? Well, since u_0 = [ (a - c) - i d ] / [ (a - d) + i c ] and k = (-1 - i sqrt(3))/2, then k u_0 is just multiplying those two complex numbers. However, without knowing the exact value of u_0, this seems difficult. But maybe there's a relation?

Alternatively, since the period is 3, maybe z_{n + 3} = z_n? Wait, no, because the transformation is conjugated to scaling by k, which has period 3. Therefore, the original sequence z_n would have period 3? Wait, not necessarily, because the conjugation is a non-trivial transformation. However, since G(u) has period 3, then u_n = k^n u_0, so if we can express z_n in terms of u_n, then z_n = T^{-1}(k^n u_0). Therefore, unless u_0 is zero, which it isn't, the sequence z_n is not periodic, but the conjugated sequence u_n is periodic with period 3. Therefore, z_{n + 3} = T^{-1}(k^{n + 3} u_0) = T^{-1}(k^n u_0) = z_n. Wait, no, because T^{-1}(k^{n + 3} u_0) = T^{-1}(k^3 k^n u_0) = T^{-1}(1 * k^n u_0) = T^{-1}(k^n u_0) = z_n. Therefore, z_{n + 3} = z_n. Therefore, the sequence z_n is periodic with period 3. Therefore, z_{2002} = z_{2002 mod 3} = z_1, since 2002 mod 3 = 1. Wait, 2002 divided by 3 is 667*3 + 1, so remainder 1. Therefore, z_{2002} = z_1. Therefore, if I can compute z_1, that would be the answer. Wait, this seems promising!

Wait, if the sequence z_n is periodic with period 3, then z_{n + 3} = z_n. Therefore, z_0, z_1, z_2, z_0, z_1, z_2,... So, since 2002 mod 3 = 1, then z_{2002} = z_1. Therefore, I just need to compute z_1.

But let me verify this conclusion. If the conjugated sequence u_n has period 3, then z_n = T^{-1}(u_n) would satisfy z_{n + 3} = T^{-1}(u_{n + 3}) = T^{-1}(u_n) = z_n. Therefore, yes, the sequence z_n is periodic with period 3. Therefore, z_{2002} = z_{2002 mod 3} = z_1. Therefore, I just need to compute z_1.

Given that z_0 = 1/137 + i, then z_1 = F(z_0) = (z_0 + i)/(z_0 - i). Let me compute this.

Compute z_0 + i = (1/137 + i) + i = 1/137 + 2i

Compute z_0 - i = (1/137 + i) - i = 1/137

Therefore, z_1 = (1/137 + 2i) / (1/137) = 1 + 2i * 137 = 1 + 274i

Wait, that seems straightforward! Let me check:

Yes, z_0 - i = 1/137 + i - i = 1/137. Then z_0 + i = 1/137 + i + i = 1/137 + 2i. Therefore, z_1 = (1/137 + 2i) / (1/137) = 1 + 2i * 137 = 1 + 274i. Therefore, z_1 = 1 + 274i.

Therefore, since the sequence is periodic with period 3, z_{2002} = z_1 = 1 + 274i. Therefore, the answer is 1 + 274i. Wait, but let me check if this is correct. Let me verify with z_1, z_2, z_3.

Compute z_1 = 1 + 274i.

Compute z_2 = F(z_1) = (z_1 + i)/(z_1 - i) = (1 + 274i + i)/(1 + 274i - i) = (1 + 275i)/(1 + 273i)

Let me compute this. Multiply numerator and denominator by the conjugate of the denominator:

Numerator: (1 + 275i)(1 - 273i)

Denominator: (1 + 273i)(1 - 273i) = 1^2 + 273^2 = 1 + 273²

Compute numerator:

= 1*(1) + 1*(-273i) + 275i*(1) + 275i*(-273i)

= 1 - 273i + 275i - 275*273 i²

= 1 + 2i - 275*273*(-1) [since i² = -1]

= 1 + 2i + 275*273

Compute 275*273: Let me compute 275*273. Note that 275 = 25*11, 273 = 273. Alternatively, 275*273 = (270 + 5)(270 + 3) = ... Maybe better to compute 275*273:

Well, 275*273 = 275*(270 + 3) = 275*270 + 275*3 = 74250 + 825 = 75075. Therefore, numerator is 1 + 2i + 75075 = 75076 + 2i.

Denominator is 1 + 273². Compute 273²: 273² = (270 + 3)^2 = 270² + 2*270*3 + 3² = 72900 + 1620 + 9 = 74529. Therefore, denominator is 1 + 74529 = 74530.

Therefore, z_2 = (75076 + 2i)/74530. Let me simplify this fraction. Let me check if numerator and denominator have common factors. Let me compute GCD of 75076 and 74530.

Compute 75076 - 74530 = 546. Now compute GCD(74530, 546).

Divide 74530 by 546:

546 * 136 = 546*(100 + 30 + 6) = 54600 + 16380 + 3276 = 54600 + 16380 = 70980 + 3276 = 74256.

74530 - 74256 = 274. Now compute GCD(546, 274).

546 ÷ 274 = 1 with remainder 272.

GCD(274, 272). 274 - 272 = 2. GCD(272, 2). 272 ÷ 2 = 136, remainder 0. So GCD is 2.

Therefore, GCD of 75076 and 74530 is 2. Therefore, divide numerator and denominator by 2:

Numerator: 75076 / 2 = 37538, 2i / 2 = i. Denominator: 74530 / 2 = 37265.

Therefore, z_2 = (37538 + i)/37265. Let me check if this can be simplified further. Let me check if 37538 and 37265 have common factors. Compute 37538 - 37265 = 273. GCD(37265, 273).

Divide 37265 by 273:

273 * 136 = 273*(100 + 30 + 6) = 27300 + 8190 + 1638 = 27300 + 8190 = 35490 + 1638 = 37128.

37265 - 37128 = 137. Now compute GCD(273, 137).

273 ÷ 137 = 2 with remainder 273 - 274 = -1? Wait, 137*2 = 274, which is larger than 273. So 137*1 = 137, remainder 273 - 137 = 136. Then GCD(137, 136). Which is 1. Therefore, GCD is 1. Therefore, z_2 = (37538 + i)/37265.

Now compute z_3 = F(z_2). If the period is 3, then z_3 should equal z_0 = 1/137 + i. Let me check.

But this seems complicated. Alternatively, since we have the periodicity, if z_0, z_1, z_2, z_0,... then z_3 = z_0. Let me check if z_3 = z_0.

Alternatively, since we have the conjugated sequence u_n with period 3, then z_3 = T^{-1}(u_3) = T^{-1}(u_0) = z_0. Therefore, yes, z_3 = z_0. Therefore, the period is indeed 3. Therefore, z_{2002} = z_1 = 1 + 274i. Therefore, the answer is 1 + 274i.

But let me check with z_2 and z_3. Let me compute z_3 = F(z_2). Given that z_2 = (37538 + i)/37265. Let me compute z_2 + i and z_2 - i.

First, z_2 + i = (37538 + i)/37265 + i = (37538 + i + 37265i)/37265 = (37538 + 37266i)/37265

Similarly, z_2 - i = (37538 + i)/37265 - i = (37538 + i - 37265i)/37265 = (37538 - 37264i)/37265

Therefore, z_3 = [ (37538 + 37266i)/37265 ] / [ (37538 - 37264i)/37265 ] = (37538 + 37266i) / (37538 - 37264i)

Simplify numerator and denominator:

Let me note that 37266 = 37265 + 1, and 37264 = 37265 - 1. Therefore:

Numerator: 37538 + (37265 + 1)i = 37538 + 37265i + i

Denominator: 37538 - (37265 - 1)i = 37538 - 37265i + i

But this might not help. Let me compute the numerator and denominator:

Let me compute numerator: 37538 + 37266i

Denominator: 37538 - 37264i

Let me compute the ratio. Multiply numerator and denominator by the conjugate of the denominator:

Numerator: (37538 + 37266i)(37538 + 37264i)

Denominator: (37538)^2 + (37264)^2

This seems very tedious, but maybe there's a pattern. Alternatively, since we know that z_3 should be z_0 = 1/137 + i, let me check if this is true.

Let me assume that z_3 = z_0. Then:

z_3 = (z_2 + i)/(z_2 - i) = z_0 = 1/137 + i

Therefore, cross multiplying:

z_2 + i = z_0 (z_2 - i)

=> z_2 + i = z_0 z_2 - z_0 i

=> z_2 - z_0 z_2 = - z_0 i - i

=> z_2 (1 - z_0) = -i (z_0 + 1)

=> z_2 = [ -i (z_0 + 1) ] / (1 - z_0 )

Let me compute this:

z_0 = 1/137 + i

z_0 + 1 = 1 + 1/137 + i = 138/137 + i

1 - z_0 = 1 - 1/137 - i = 136/137 - i

Therefore, z_2 = [ -i (138/137 + i) ] / (136/137 - i )

Compute numerator: -i*(138/137 + i) = -i*138/137 - i^2 = -i*138/137 + 1

Denominator: 136/137 - i

Therefore, z_2 = [1 - (138/137)i ] / [136/137 - i ]

Multiply numerator and denominator by 137 to eliminate denominators:

Numerator: 137 - 138i

Denominator: 136 - 137i

Therefore, z_2 = (137 - 138i)/(136 - 137i)

Multiply numerator and denominator by the conjugate of the denominator: 136 + 137i:

Numerator: (137 - 138i)(136 + 137i)

Denominator: 136² + 137²

Let me compute numerator:

First, expand:

= 137*136 + 137*137i - 138i*136 - 138i*137i

Compute each term:

137*136: Let me compute 137*136. Note that 137*100 = 13700, 137*30 = 4110, 137*6 = 822. Total: 13700 + 4110 = 17810 + 822 = 18632.

137*137i: 137² i. 137² = (140 - 3)^2 = 140² - 2*140*3 + 3² = 19600 - 840 + 9 = 18769. So 18769i.

-138i*136: -138*136 i. Compute 138*136: 138*100 = 13800, 138*30 = 4140, 138*6 = 828. Total: 13800 + 4140 = 17940 + 828 = 18768. So -18768i.

-138i*137i: -138*137 i² = -138*137*(-1) = 138*137. Compute 138*137: 137*100 + 137*38 = 13700 + 5206 = 18906.

Therefore, total numerator:

18632 + 18769i - 18768i + 18906 = (18632 + 18906) + (18769i - 18768i) = 37538 + i.

Denominator: 136² + 137². Compute 136² = 18496, 137² = 18769. Sum: 18496 + 18769 = 37265.

Therefore, z_2 = (37538 + i)/37265, which matches the earlier result. Therefore, z_2 is indeed equal to (37538 + i)/37265. Therefore, if we compute z_3, it should be z_0. Therefore, the periodicity holds. Therefore, the sequence is indeed periodic with period 3. Therefore, z_{2002} = z_1 = 1 + 274i.

Therefore, the answer is 1 + 274i. Let me check if this is in the required format. The problem says to put the answer in boxed notation. So, boxed{1 + 274i}.

But let me check once more. Given that z_0 = 1/137 + i, z_1 = 1 + 274i, z_2 = (37538 + i)/37265, and z_3 = z_0. Therefore, since 2002 mod 3 = 1, z_{2002} = z_1 = 1 + 274i. Therefore, the answer is 1 + 274i.

**Final Answer**
\boxed{1 + 274i}

To solve the problem, we are given a function:

$$
F(z) = \frac{z + i}{z - i}
$$

and an initial value:

$$
z_0 = \frac{1}{137} + i
$$

We are to compute $ z_{2002} $, where the sequence is defined recursively by:

$$
z_n = F(z_{n-1})
$$

---

### Step 1: Understand the Function

The function $ F(z) $ is a Möbius transformation. These transformations are known to be invertible and can be composed, and their behavior under iteration can often be simplified by conjugation to a more tractable form, such as a rotation or scaling.

---

### Step 2: Analyze the Iteration

We are given that the sequence is defined by repeated application of $ F $. To find $ z_{2002} $, we can look for periodicity in the sequence.

Let’s compute the first few terms:

- $ z_0 = \frac{1}{137} + i $
- $ z_1 = F(z_0) = \frac{z_0 + i}{z_0 - i} $

Compute $ z_1 $:

$$
z_1 = \frac{\left( \frac{1}{137} + i \right) + i}{\left( \frac{1}{137} + i \right) - i} = \frac{\frac{1}{137} + 2i}{\frac{1}{137}} = 1 + 274i
$$

So, $ z_1 = 1 + 274i $

Now compute $ z_2 = F(z_1) $:

$$
z_2 = \frac{z_1 + i}{z_1 - i} = \frac{1 + 274i + i}{1 + 274i - i} = \frac{1 + 275i}{1 + 273i}
$$

Multiply numerator and denominator by the conjugate of the denominator:

$$
z_2 = \frac{(1 + 275i)(1 - 273i)}{(1 + 273i)(1 - 273i)} = \frac{1 - 273i + 275i - 275 \cdot 273 i^2}{1 + 273^2}
$$

$$
= \frac{1 + 2i + 275 \cdot 273}{1 + 273^2}
$$

Compute the values:

- $ 275 \cdot 273 = 75075 $
- $ 273^2 = 74529 $

So:

$$
z_2 = \frac{75076 + 2i}{74530}
$$

Now compute $ z_3 = F(z_2) $. This is tedious, but we can instead look for **periodicity** in the sequence.

---

### Step 3: Determine Periodicity

Let’s consider the **conjugated transformation** of $ F $, which maps the sequence $ z_n $ to a simpler form. It turns out that the transformation $ F $ has a **period of 3** when iterated. This is because the Möbius transformation $ F $ has a **multiplier** $ k = e^{i \cdot \frac{4\pi}{3}} $, which is a **primitive 3rd root of unity**. Therefore, the sequence $ z_n $ is **periodic with period 3**.

So:

$$
z_{n+3} = z_n
$$

---

### Step 4: Use Periodicity to Find $ z_{2002} $

We compute:

$$
2002 \mod 3 = 1
$$

Therefore:

$$
z_{2002} = z_1
$$

From earlier, we found:

$$
z_1 = 1 + 274i
$$

---

### Final Answer

$$
\boxed{1 + 274i}
$$

Solution:
Iterating $F$ a few times, we get \[\begin{aligned} F(F(z)) &= \frac{\frac{z+i}{z-i}+i}{\frac{z+i}{z-i}-i} = \frac{(z+i)+i(z-i)}{(z+i)-i(z-i)}= \frac{z+i+zi+1}{z+i-zi-1}= \frac{(z+1)(i+1)}{(z-1)(1-i)}\\
&= \frac{(z+1)(i+1)^2}{(z-1) \cdot 2}= \frac{(z+1)(2i)}{(z-1) \cdot 2} = \frac{z+1}{z-1}i,\\
F(F(F(z))) &= \frac{\frac{z+1}{z-1}i+i}{\frac{z+1}{z-1}i-i} = \frac{\frac{z+1}{z-1}+1}{\frac{z+1}{z-1}-1} = \frac{(z+1)+(z-1)}{(z+1)-(z-1)}= z. \end{aligned}\]Thus, $z_{k+3} = z_k$ for all $k.$ Since $2002 \equiv 1 \pmod{3},$ we then have \[z_{2002} = z_1 = \frac{z_0+i}{z_0-i} = \frac{1/137 + 2i}{1/137} = \boxed{1+274i}.\]


Explanation:
Okay, so I need to find an integer n between 0 and 17 (inclusive) such that n is congruent to -11213141 modulo 18. Hmm, let me think about how to approach this.

First, I remember that when dealing with congruences, especially negative numbers, it's helpful to convert them into positive equivalents by adding multiples of the modulus. Since the modulus here is 18, I can add 18 enough times to the negative number until it becomes positive. But dealing with such a large number as -11213141 directly might be tedious. Maybe there's a smarter way?

Alternatively, I recall that for any integer a and modulus m, a ≡ b mod m if and only if a - b is divisible by m. But I'm not sure if that helps directly here. Wait, maybe I can use properties of modular arithmetic to simplify the problem.

Another thought: since we're working modulo 18, perhaps I can find the remainder when 11213141 is divided by 18, and then take the negative of that remainder, adjusting it to be within the 0 to 17 range. That might work. Let me try that.

But how do I compute 11213141 mod 18? Dividing such a large number by 18 manually would take a while. Maybe there's a shortcut? I remember that there's a rule for divisibility by 9 and 2, which are factors of 18. Since 18 = 2 * 9, maybe I can use that?

Wait, but actually, for modulus 18, maybe I can use the fact that 10 ≡ -8 mod 18? Or perhaps break down the number digit by digit? Let me think.

Alternatively, I remember that for modulus 9, the remainder of a number is equal to the sum of its digits modulo 9. Since 18 is a multiple of 9, maybe there's a similar trick for modulus 18? Hmm, not exactly, but maybe I can use the fact that 10 ≡ 10 mod 18, so each digit contributes its value times 10^k mod 18. But that might still be complicated.

Alternatively, maybe I can compute the remainder of 11213141 divided by 18 by breaking it down into smaller parts. Let me try that.

First, let me note that 18 * 600,000 = 10,800,000. So 11,213,141 minus 10,800,000 is 413,141. So now I need to find 413,141 mod 18. Let me do that.

Again, 18 * 20,000 = 360,000. Subtract that from 413,141: 413,141 - 360,000 = 53,141.

Now, 18 * 2,000 = 36,000. Subtract that from 53,141: 53,141 - 36,000 = 17,141.

18 * 900 = 16,200. Subtract that: 17,141 - 16,200 = 941.

Now, 18 * 50 = 900. Subtract that: 941 - 900 = 41.

Now, 41 divided by 18 is 2 with a remainder of 5. So 41 mod 18 is 5. Therefore, the total remainder would be 5? Wait, let me check my steps again to make sure I didn't make a mistake.

Starting with 11,213,141:

First, subtract 10,800,000 (which is 18*600,000) to get 413,141. Then subtract 360,000 (18*20,000) to get 53,141. Then subtract 36,000 (18*2,000) to get 17,141. Then subtract 16,200 (18*900) to get 941. Then subtract 900 (18*50) to get 41. Then 41 divided by 18 is 2*18=36, remainder 5. So total remainder is 5? Therefore, 11,213,141 mod 18 is 5? Therefore, -11,213,141 mod 18 is equivalent to -5 mod 18. Then, to make it positive, add 18: -5 + 18 = 13. Therefore, n would be 13? Let me check if that's correct.

Wait, but let me verify this with another method to be sure. Maybe using the divisibility rule for 9 and 2? Since 18 is 2*9, and if I can find the remainder modulo 9 and modulo 2, then use Chinese Remainder Theorem? Let me try that.

First, compute 11213141 mod 9. The sum of the digits: 1+1+2+1+3+1+4+1. Let me compute that:

1 + 1 = 2; 2 + 2 = 4; 4 + 1 = 5; 5 + 3 = 8; 8 + 1 = 9; 9 + 4 = 13; 13 + 1 = 14. So sum of digits is 14. Then 14 mod 9 is 5 (since 9*1=9, 14-9=5). Therefore, 11213141 ≡ 5 mod 9.

Now, mod 2: the number is 11213141. The last digit is 1, which is odd, so 11213141 ≡ 1 mod 2.

So we have:

n ≡ -11213141 mod 18

Which is equivalent to:

n ≡ -5 mod 9 and n ≡ -1 mod 2.

But since we want n ≡ -5 mod 9, which is equivalent to n ≡ 4 mod 9 (since -5 + 9 = 4). And n ≡ -1 mod 2 is equivalent to n ≡ 1 mod 2.

So we need to find n between 0 and 17 such that n ≡ 4 mod 9 and n ≡ 1 mod 2.

Let me list numbers between 0 and 17 that are congruent to 4 mod 9: 4, 13. Because 4 + 9 = 13, and 13 + 9 = 22 which is beyond 17. So possible candidates are 4 and 13. Now check which of these is congruent to 1 mod 2.

4 mod 2 is 0, which is not 1. 13 mod 2 is 1. Therefore, n must be 13. So that matches the previous result. Therefore, n is 13.

But let me check again with another method to be absolutely sure. Maybe compute 11213141 mod 18 directly using another approach.

Another way to compute a number mod 18 is to note that 10 ≡ 10 mod 18, 10^2 ≡ 100 ≡ 100 - 5*18 = 100 - 90 = 10 mod 18. Wait, 10^2 ≡ 10 mod 18? Let me check:

10^1 ≡ 10 mod 18

10^2 = 100. 100 divided by 18: 18*5=90, 100-90=10. So yes, 10^2 ≡ 10 mod 18.

Similarly, 10^3 = 10^2 * 10 ≡ 10 * 10 = 100 ≡ 10 mod 18. Wait, so 10^k ≡ 10 mod 18 for any k ≥ 1? That seems interesting. Let me check 10^4: 10^3 * 10 ≡ 10 * 10 = 10 mod 18. So yes, seems like 10^k ≡ 10 mod 18 for k ≥ 1.

Therefore, if we have a number, say, d_0 d_1 d_2 ... d_k, then its value mod 18 is equal to sum_{i=0}^k d_i * 10^i mod 18. But since 10^i ≡ 10 mod 18 for i ≥ 1, then:

sum_{i=0}^k d_i * 10^i ≡ d_0 + sum_{i=1}^k d_i * 10 mod 18.

So for example, for the number 11213141, which is 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1, let's write it as:

Digits: d_7 d_6 d_5 d_4 d_3 d_2 d_1 d_0 = 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1.

Therefore, the value mod 18 is:

d_0 + sum_{i=1}^7 d_i * 10 mod 18.

Which is 1 + (1*10 + 2*10 + 1*10 + 3*10 + 1*10 + 4*10 + 1*10) mod 18.

Wait, let me compute that:

First, compute the sum:

sum_{i=1}^7 d_i * 10 = 10*(d_1 + d_2 + d_3 + d_4 + d_5 + d_6 + d_7)

Wait, d_1 is the second digit from the right? Wait, actually, in the number 11213141, the digits are:

From left to right: positions 7 to 0:

Position 7: 1

Position 6: 1

Position 5: 2

Position 4: 1

Position 3: 3

Position 2: 1

Position 1: 4

Position 0: 1

Wait, so when we write the number as d_7 d_6 d_5 d_4 d_3 d_2 d_1 d_0, then the value is sum_{i=0}^7 d_i * 10^i. But according to our earlier conclusion, 10^i ≡ 10 mod 18 for i ≥ 1. Therefore, the value mod 18 is:

d_0 + sum_{i=1}^7 d_i * 10 mod 18.

So let's compute that:

First, d_0 is 1.

Then, sum_{i=1}^7 d_i * 10 = 10*(d_1 + d_2 + d_3 + d_4 + d_5 + d_6 + d_7)

So let's compute the sum inside the parentheses:

d_1 + d_2 + d_3 + d_4 + d_5 + d_6 + d_7 = 4 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1.

Wait, let me check:

d_1 is the digit in position 1, which is 4 (since the number is 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1). Wait, positions:

Position 7: 1

Position 6: 1

Position 5: 2

Position 4: 1

Position 3: 3

Position 2: 1

Position 1: 4

Position 0: 1

Therefore, d_1 is 4, d_2 is 1, d_3 is 3, d_4 is 1, d_5 is 2, d_6 is 1, d_7 is 1.

Therefore, sum from i=1 to 7 is d_1 + d_2 + d_3 + d_4 + d_5 + d_6 + d_7 = 4 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1.

Calculating that:

4 + 1 = 5; 5 + 3 = 8; 8 + 1 = 9; 9 + 2 = 11; 11 + 1 = 12; 12 + 1 = 13. So total sum is 13.

Therefore, sum_{i=1}^7 d_i * 10 = 10 * 13 = 130.

Then, total value mod 18 is 1 + 130 mod 18.

Compute 1 + 130 = 131. Now compute 131 mod 18.

How many times does 18 go into 131? 18*7=126, 18*7=126, 131-126=5. Therefore, 131 mod 18 is 5. Therefore, 11213141 mod 18 is 5. Therefore, -11213141 mod 18 is -5 mod 18. Which is equivalent to 18 - 5 = 13 mod 18. Therefore, n=13.

So this method also gives me 13. So that's consistent with the previous two methods. Therefore, I can be confident that n=13 is the correct answer.

But just to be absolutely thorough, let me check with another approach. Let me compute 11213141 divided by 18 and find the remainder.

Alternatively, since I know that 18*622,952 = ?

Wait, maybe that's too tedious. Alternatively, since I already have two methods giving me 5 as the remainder for 11213141 mod 18, which seems correct, then -5 mod 18 is 13.

Alternatively, maybe I can use the fact that 11213141 mod 18 is equal to (11213141 mod 9) mod 18? Wait, no, because mod 9 is a different modulus. But since 18 is a multiple of 9, maybe there's a relation. Wait, but we already used that in the Chinese Remainder Theorem approach.

Alternatively, maybe I can use the fact that 10 ≡ -8 mod 18. Wait, 10 + 8 = 18, so yes, 10 ≡ -8 mod 18. Then, perhaps I can compute the number mod 18 by using this equivalence. Let me try that.

Let me write the number 11213141 as:

1*10^7 + 1*10^6 + 2*10^5 + 1*10^4 + 3*10^3 + 1*10^2 + 4*10^1 + 1*10^0.

Now, since 10 ≡ -8 mod 18, then 10^k ≡ (-8)^k mod 18. Let me compute each term:

First, compute 10^0 ≡ 1 mod 18.

10^1 ≡ -8 mod 18.

10^2 ≡ (-8)^2 = 64 ≡ 64 - 3*18 = 64 - 54 = 10 mod 18.

Wait, 10^2 ≡ 10 mod 18? Wait, earlier we saw that 10^2 ≡ 10 mod 18. So that's consistent. Then 10^3 ≡ 10^2 * 10 ≡ 10 * (-8) = -80 mod 18. Let me compute -80 mod 18. 18*4=72, so -80 + 72 = -8, then -8 + 18 = 10. So 10^3 ≡ 10 mod 18. Wait, same as before. So seems like 10^k ≡ 10 mod 18 for k ≥ 1. Therefore, same as before. Therefore, 10^k ≡ 10 mod 18 for k ≥ 1. Therefore, each term with exponent ≥1 will be multiplied by 10 mod 18. Therefore, the entire expression becomes:

1*10^7 + 1*10^6 + 2*10^5 + 1*10^4 + 3*10^3 + 1*10^2 + 4*10^1 + 1*10^0 ≡ 1*10 + 1*10 + 2*10 + 1*10 + 3*10 + 1*10 + 4*10 + 1*1 mod 18.

Wait, because all exponents from 1 to 7 are equivalent to 10 mod 18. Therefore, the entire expression is:

(1 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 4)*10 + 1 mod 18.

Compute the coefficients:

1 + 1 = 2; 2 + 2 = 4; 4 + 1 = 5; 5 + 3 = 8; 8 + 1 = 9; 9 + 4 = 13. So total is 13*10 + 1.

So 13*10 = 130, plus 1 is 131. Then 131 mod 18 is 5, as before. Therefore, again, 11213141 ≡ 5 mod 18. Therefore, -11213141 ≡ -5 mod 18 ≡ 13 mod 18.

Therefore, n=13.

So all methods lead me to the same answer. Therefore, I can be confident that the correct value of n is 13.

But just to make sure, let me check with actual division. Let me try to compute 11213141 divided by 18 and find the remainder.

First, note that 18*600,000 = 10,800,000. Subtract that from 11,213,141: 11,213,141 - 10,800,000 = 413,141.

Now, 18*20,000 = 360,000. Subtract that from 413,141: 413,141 - 360,000 = 53,141.

18*2,000 = 36,000. Subtract that: 53,141 - 36,000 = 17,141.

18*900 = 16,200. Subtract that: 17,141 - 16,200 = 941.

18*50 = 900. Subtract that: 941 - 900 = 41.

Now, 41 divided by 18 is 2 with remainder 5. So total remainder is 5. Therefore, 11,213,141 divided by 18 leaves a remainder of 5. Therefore, -11,213,141 mod 18 is -5 mod 18, which is 13.

Yes, so that's consistent. Therefore, n=13.

Therefore, after multiple methods and checks, I can confirm that the integer n satisfying 0 ≤ n < 18 and n ≡ -11213141 mod 18 is 13.

**Final Answer**
The integer $ n $ is \boxed{13}.

To solve the problem of finding an integer $ n $ such that:

$$
0 \leq n < 18 \quad \text{and} \quad n \equiv -11213141 \pmod{18}
$$

we aim to compute the value of $ -11213141 \mod 18 $, and then adjust it to lie within the range $ [0, 17] $.

---

### Step 1: Understand the Problem

We are given a large negative number, $ -11213141 $, and we are to find its **remainder modulo 18**. Since the modulus is 18, the result must be an integer between 0 and 17 (inclusive).

We can simplify the problem by first computing:

$$
11213141 \mod 18
$$

Then, we take the negative of that result and adjust it to be in the range $ [0, 17] $.

---

### Step 2: Compute $ 11213141 \mod 18 $

Rather than directly dividing such a large number by 18, we can use a **digit-based approach** or **modular arithmetic properties** to simplify the computation.

#### Using the property that $ 10^k \equiv 10 \mod 18 $ for $ k \geq 1 $

This is because:

- $ 10^1 \equiv 10 \mod 18 $
- $ 10^2 = 100 \equiv 10 \mod 18 $
- $ 10^3 = 1000 \equiv 10 \mod 18 $, and so on.

So, for any digit in the number (except the last one), its contribution to the total modulo 18 is $ \text{digit} \times 10 \mod 18 $.

Let’s apply this to the number $ 11213141 $, which has digits:

$$
1, 1, 2, 1, 3, 1, 4, 1
$$

We compute:

$$
\text{Sum} = 1 + (1 + 2 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 4 + 1) \times 10 = 1 + (13) \times 10 = 1 + 130 = 131
$$

Now compute $ 131 \mod 18 $:

$$
131 \div 18 = 7 \text{ remainder } 5 \Rightarrow 131 \equiv 5 \mod 18
$$

So:

$$
11213141 \equiv 5 \mod 18
$$

---

### Step 3: Compute $ -11213141 \mod 18 $

We now compute:

$$
-11213141 \equiv -5 \mod 18
$$

To convert this to a positive value in the range $ [0, 17] $, we add 18:

$$
-5 + 18 = 13
$$

---

### Step 4: Final Answer

Thus, the integer $ n $ that satisfies:

$$
0 \leq n < 18 \quad \text{and} \quad n \equiv -11213141 \pmod{18}
$$

is:

$$
\boxed{13}
$$

[Assistant]
Explanation:
Okay, so I need to find an integer n between 0 and 17 (inclusive) such that n is congruent to -11213141 modulo 18. Hmm, let me think about how to approach this.

First, I remember that when dealing with congruences, especially negative numbers, it's helpful to convert them into positive equivalents by adding multiples of the modulus. Since the modulus here is 18, I can add 18 enough times to the negative number until it becomes positive. But dealing with such a large number as -11213141 directly might be tedious. Maybe there's a smarter way?

Alternatively, I recall that for any integer a and modulus m, a ≡ b mod m if and only if a - b is divisible by m. But I'm not sure if that helps directly here. Wait, maybe I can use properties of modular arithmetic to simplify the problem.

Another thought: since we're working modulo 18, perhaps I can find the remainder when 11213141 is divided by 18, and then take the negative of that remainder, adjusting it to be within the 0 to 17 range. That might work. Let me try that.

But how do I compute 11213141 mod 18? Dividing such a large number by 18 manually would take a while. Maybe there's a shortcut? I remember that there's a rule for divisibility by 9 and 2, which are factors of 18. Since 18 = 2 * 9, maybe I can use that?

Wait, but actually, for modulus 18, maybe I can use the fact that 10 ≡ -8 mod 18? Or perhaps break down the number digit by digit? Let me think.

Alternatively, I remember that for modulus 9, the remainder of a number is equal to the sum of its digits modulo 9. Since 18 is a multiple of 9, maybe there's a similar trick for modulus 18? Hmm, not exactly, but maybe I can use the fact that 10 ≡ 10 mod 18, so each digit contributes its value times 10^k mod 18. But that might still be complicated.

Alternatively, maybe I can compute the remainder of 11213141 divided by 18 by breaking it down into smaller parts. Let me try that.

First, let me note that 18 * 600,000 = 10,800,000. So 11,213,141 minus 10,800,000 is 413,141. So now I need to find 413,141 mod 18. Let me do that.

Again, 18 * 20,000 = 360,000. Subtract that from 413,141: 413,141 - 360,000 = 53,141.

Now, 18 * 2,000 = 36,000. Subtract that from 53,141: 53,141 - 36,000 = 17,141.

18 * 900 = 16,200. Subtract that: 17,141 - 16,200 = 941.

Now, 18 * 50 = 900. Subtract that: 941 - 900 = 41.

Now, 41 divided by 18 is 2 with a remainder of 5. So 41 mod 18 is 5. Therefore, the total remainder would be 5? Wait, let me check my steps again to make sure I didn't make a mistake.

Starting with 11,213,141:

First, subtract 10,800,000 (which is 18*600,000) to get 413,141. Then subtract 360,000 (18*20,000) to get 53,141. Then subtract 36,000 (18*2,000) to get 17,141. Then subtract 16,200 (18*900) to get 941. Then subtract 900 (18*50) to get 41. Then 41 divided by 18 is 2*18=36, remainder 5. So total remainder is 5? Therefore, 11,213,141 mod 18 is 5? Therefore, -11,213,141 mod 18 is equivalent to -5 mod 18. Then, to make it positive, add 18: -5 + 18 = 13. Therefore, n would be 13? Let me check if that's correct.

Wait, but let me verify this with another method to be sure. Maybe using the divisibility rule for 9 and 2? Since 18 is 2*9, and if I can find the remainder modulo 9 and modulo 2, then use Chinese Remainder Theorem? Let me try that.

First, compute 11213141 mod 9. The sum of the digits: 1+1+2+1+3+1+4+1. Let me compute that:

1 + 1 = 2; 2 + 2 = 4; 4 + 1 = 5; 5 + 3 = 8; 8 + 1 = 9; 9 + 4 = 13; 13 + 1 = 14. So sum of digits is 14. Then 14 mod 9 is 5 (since 9*1=9, 14-9=5). Therefore, 11213141 ≡ 5 mod 9.

Now, mod 2: the number is 11213141. The last digit is 1, which is odd, so 11213141 ≡ 1 mod 2.

So we have:

n ≡ -11213141 mod 18

Which is equivalent to:

n ≡ -5 mod 9 and n ≡ -1 mod 2.

But since we want n ≡ -5 mod 9, which is equivalent to n ≡ 4 mod 9 (since -5 + 9 = 4). And n ≡ -1 mod 2 is equivalent to n ≡ 1 mod 2.

So we need to find n between 0 and 17 such that n ≡ 4 mod 9 and n ≡ 1 mod 2.

Let me list numbers between 0 and 17 that are congruent to 4 mod 9: 4, 13. Because 4 + 9 = 13, and 13 + 9 = 22 which is beyond 17. So possible candidates are 4 and 13. Now check which of these is congruent to 1 mod 2.

4 mod 2 is 0, which is not 1. 13 mod 2 is 1. Therefore, n must be 13. So that matches the previous result. Therefore, n is 13.

But let me check again with another method to be absolutely sure. Maybe compute 11213141 mod 18 directly using another approach.

Another way to compute a number mod 18 is to note that 10 ≡ 10 mod 18, 10^2 ≡ 100 ≡ 100 - 5*18 = 100 - 90 = 10 mod 18. Wait, 10^2 ≡ 10 mod 18? Let me check:

10^1 ≡ 10 mod 18

10^2 = 100. 100 divided by 18: 18*5=90, 100-90=10. So yes, 10^2 ≡ 10 mod 18.

Similarly, 10^3 = 10^2 * 10 ≡ 10 * 10 = 100 ≡ 10 mod 18. Wait, so 10^k ≡ 10 mod 18 for any k ≥ 1? That seems interesting. Let me check 10^4: 10^3 * 10 ≡ 10 * 10 = 10 mod 18. So yes, seems like 10^k ≡ 10 mod 18 for k ≥ 1.

Therefore, if we have a number, say, d_0 d_1 d_2 ... d_k, then its value mod 18 is equal to sum_{i=0}^k d_i * 10^i mod 18. But since 10^i ≡ 10 mod 18 for i ≥ 1, then:

sum_{i=0}^k d_i * 10^i ≡ d_0 + sum_{i=1}^k d_i * 10 mod 18.

So for example, for the number 11213141, which is 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1, let's write it as:

Digits: d_7 d_6 d_5 d_4 d_3 d_2 d_1 d_0 = 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1.

Therefore, the value mod 18 is:

d_0 + sum_{i=1}^7 d_i * 10 mod 18.

Which is 1 + (1*10 + 2*10 + 1*10 + 3*10 + 1*10 + 4*10 + 1*10) mod 18.

Wait, let me compute that:

First, compute the sum:

sum_{i=1}^7 d_i * 10 = 10*(d_1 + d_2 + d_3 + d_4 + d_5 + d_6 + d_7)

Wait, d_1 is the second digit from the right? Wait, actually, in the number 11213141, the digits are:

From left to right: positions 7 to 0:

Position 7: 1

Position 6: 1

Position 5: 2

Position 4: 1

Position 3: 3

Position 2: 1

Position 1: 4

Position 0: 1

Wait, so when we write the number as d_7 d_6 d_5 d_4 d_3 d_2 d_1 d_0, then the value is sum_{i=0}^7 d_i * 10^i. But according to our earlier conclusion, 10^i ≡ 10 mod 18 for i ≥ 1. Therefore, the value mod 18 is:

d_0 + sum_{i=1}^7 d_i * 10 mod 18.

So let's compute that:

First, d_0 is 1.

Then, sum_{i=1}^7 d_i * 10 = 10*(d_1 + d_2 + d_3 + d_4 + d_5 + d_6 + d_7)

So let's compute the sum inside the parentheses:

d_1 + d_2 + d_3 + d_4 + d_5 + d_6 + d_7 = 4 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1.

Wait, let me check:

d_1 is the digit in position 1, which is 4 (since the number is 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1). Wait, positions:

Position 7: 1

Position 6: 1

Position 5: 2

Position 4: 1

Position 3: 3

Position 2: 1

Position 1: 4

Position 0: 1

Therefore, d_1 is 4, d_2 is 1, d_3 is 3, d_4 is 1, d_5 is 2, d_6 is 1, d_7 is 1.

Therefore, sum from i=1 to 7 is d_1 + d_2 + d_3 + d_4 + d_5 + d_6 + d_7 = 4 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1.

Calculating that:

4 + 1 = 5; 5 + 3 = 8; 8 + 1 = 9; 9 + 2 = 11; 11 + 1 = 12; 12 + 1 = 13. So total sum is 13.

Therefore, sum_{i=1}^7 d_i * 10 = 10 * 13 = 130.

Then, total value mod 18 is 1 + 130 mod 18.

Compute 1 + 130 = 131. Now compute 131 mod 18.

How many times does 18 go into 131? 18*7=126, 18*7=126, 131-126=5. Therefore, 131 mod 18 is 5. Therefore, 11213141 mod 18 is 5. Therefore, -11213141 mod 18 is -5 mod 18. Which is equivalent to 18 - 5 = 13 mod 18. Therefore, n=13.

So this method also gives me 13. So that's consistent with the previous two methods. Therefore, I can be confident that n=13 is the correct answer.

But just to be absolutely thorough, let me check with another approach. Let me compute 11213141 divided by 18 and find the remainder.

Alternatively, since I know that 18*622,952 = ?

Wait, maybe that's too tedious. Alternatively, since I already have two methods giving me 5 as the remainder for 11213141 mod 18, which seems correct, then -5 mod 18 is 13.

Alternatively, maybe I can use the fact that 11213141 mod 18 is equal to (11213141 mod 9) mod 18? Wait, no, because mod 9 is a different modulus. But since 18 is a multiple of 9, maybe there's a relation. Wait, but we already used that in the Chinese Remainder Theorem approach.

Alternatively, maybe I can use the fact that 10 ≡ -8 mod 18. Wait, 10 + 8 = 18, so yes, 10 ≡ -8 mod 18. Then, perhaps I can compute the number mod 18 by using this equivalence. Let me try that.

Let me write the number 11213141 as:

1*10^7 + 1*10^6 + 2*10^5 + 1*10^4 + 3*10^3 + 1*10^2 + 4*10^1 + 1*10^0.

Now, since 10 ≡ -8 mod 18, then 10^k ≡ (-8)^k mod 18. Let me compute each term:

First, compute 10^0 ≡ 1 mod 18.

10^1 ≡ -8 mod 18.

10^2 ≡ (-8)^2 = 64 ≡ 64 - 3*18 = 64 - 54 = 10 mod 18.

Wait, 10^2 ≡ 10 mod 18? Wait, earlier we saw that 10^2 ≡ 10 mod 18. So that's consistent. Then 10^3 ≡ 10^2 * 10 ≡ 10 * (-8) = -80 mod 18. Let me compute -80 mod 18. 18*4=72, so -80 + 72 = -8, then -8 + 18 = 10. So 10^3 ≡ 10 mod 18. Wait, same as before. So seems like 10^k ≡ 10 mod 18 for k ≥ 1. Therefore, same as before. Therefore, 10^k ≡ 10 mod 18 for k ≥ 1. Therefore, each term with exponent ≥1 will be multiplied by 10 mod 18. Therefore, the entire expression becomes:

1*10^7 + 1*10^6 + 2*10^5 + 1*10^4 + 3*10^3 + 1*10^2 + 4*10^1 + 1*10^0 ≡ 1*10 + 1*10 + 2*10 + 1*10 + 3*10 + 1*10 + 4*10 + 1*1 mod 18.

Wait, because all exponents from 1 to 7 are equivalent to 10 mod 18. Therefore, the entire expression is:

(1 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 4)*10 + 1 mod 18.

Compute the coefficients:

1 + 1 = 2; 2 + 2 = 4; 4 + 1 = 5; 5 + 3 = 8; 8 + 1 = 9; 9 + 4 = 13. So total is 13*10 + 1.

So 13*10 = 130, plus 1 is 131. Then 131 mod 18 is 5, as before. Therefore, again, 11213141 ≡ 5 mod 18. Therefore, -11213141 ≡ -5 mod 18 ≡ 13 mod 18.

Therefore, n=13.

So all methods lead me to the same answer. Therefore, I can be confident that the correct value of n is 13.

But just to make sure, let me check with actual division. Let me try to compute 11213141 divided by 18 and find the remainder.

First, note that 18*600,000 = 10,800,000. Subtract that from 11,213,141: 11,213,141 - 10,800,000 = 413,141.

Now, 18*20,000 = 360,000. Subtract that from 413,141: 413,141 - 360,000 = 53,141.

18*2,000 = 36,000. Subtract that: 53,141 - 36,000 = 17,141.

18*900 = 16,200. Subtract that: 17,141 - 16,200 = 941.

18*50 = 900. Subtract that: 941 - 900 = 41.

Now, 41 divided by 18 is 2 with remainder 5. So total remainder is 5. Therefore, 11,213,141 divided by 18 leaves a remainder of 5. Therefore, -11,213,141 mod 18 is -5 mod 18, which is 13.

Yes, so that's consistent. Therefore, n=13.

Therefore, after multiple methods and checks, I can confirm that the integer n satisfying 0 ≤ n < 18 and n ≡ -11213141 mod 18 is 13.

**Final Answer**
The integer $ n $ is \boxed{13}.

To solve the problem of finding an integer $ n $ such that:

$$
0 \leq n < 18 \quad \text{and} \quad n \equiv -11213141 \pmod{18}
$$

we aim to compute the value of $ -11213141 \mod 18 $, and then adjust it to lie within the range $ [0, 17] $.

---

### Step 1: Understand the Problem

We are given a large negative number, $ -11213141 $, and we are to find its **remainder modulo 18**. Since the modulus is 18, the result must be an integer between 0 and 17 (inclusive).

We can simplify the problem by first computing:

$$
11213141 \mod 18
$$

Then, we take the negative of that result and adjust it to be in the range $ [0, 17] $.

---

### Step 2: Compute $ 11213141 \mod 18 $

Rather than directly dividing such a large number by 18, we can use a **digit-based approach** or **modular arithmetic properties** to simplify the computation.

#### Using the property that $ 10^k \equiv 10 \mod 18 $ for $ k \geq 1 $

This is because:

- $ 10^1 \equiv 10 \mod 18 $
- $ 10^2 = 100 \equiv 10 \mod 18 $
- $ 10^3 = 1000 \equiv 10 \mod 18 $, and so on.

So, for any digit in the number (except the last one), its contribution to the total modulo 18 is $ \text{digit} \times 10 \mod 18 $.

Let’s apply this to the number $ 11213141 $, which has digits:

$$
1, 1, 2, 1, 3, 1, 4, 1
$$

We compute:

$$
\text{Sum} = 1 + (1 + 2 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 4 + 1) \times 10 = 1 + (13) \times 10 = 1 + 130 = 131
$$

Now compute $ 131 \mod 18 $:

$$
131 \div 18 = 7 \text{ remainder } 5 \Rightarrow 131 \equiv 5 \mod 18
$$

So:

$$
11213141 \equiv 5 \mod 18
$$

---

### Step 3: Compute $ -11213141 \mod 18 $

We now compute:

$$
-11213141 \equiv -5 \mod 18
$$

To convert this to a positive value in the range $ [0, 17] $, we add 18:

$$
-5 + 18 = 13
$$

---

### Step 4: Final Answer

Thus, the integer $ n $ that satisfies:

$$
0 \leq n < 18 \quad \text{and} \quad n \equiv -11213141 \pmod{18}
$$

is:

$$
\boxed{13}
$$

Solution: An integer is divisible by $18$ if and only if the sum of its digits is divisible by $9$ and the last digit is even (meaning it is divisible by both 9 and 2).  The sum of the digits of $-11213141$ is 14.  Since $-11213141$ is negative, this number is 5 $\textit{less than}$ a multiple of 9.  The number is 4 $\textit{more than}$ a multiple of 9.  Subtracting 4 gives  \[-11213141 = -11213145+4.\]Since $-11213145$ has a digit sum of 18, this number is a multiple of 9.  However this is not a multiple of 18 so we need to subtract 9 again: \[-11213141 = -11213154+13.\]Now the number $-11213154$ is a multiple of 18, so the answer is $\boxed{13}$. $$-11213141\equiv 13\pmod {18}.$$