where does the \cos(\theta)=1-2\sin^{2}(\theta/2) come from?

ardeinduie

ardeinduie

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2022-01-27

where does the cos(θ)=12sin2(θ2) come from?

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Johnny Cummings

Johnny Cummings

Beginner2022-01-28Added 7 answers

It's a special case of the compound-angle formula cos(A+B)=cosAcosBsinAsinB. Take A=B=θ2 so cosθ=cos2θ2sin2θ2. This can be written in two equivalent forms using cos2θ2+sin2θ2=1, one being 12sin2θ2 (the other is 2cos2θ21)
eris0cg

eris0cg

Beginner2022-01-29Added 13 answers

cos(2θ)=12sin2(θ)
Change θθ2

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