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kususe
Feb4-12, 05:09 AM
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data

prove that:
1-exp(-iwt)= 2i*sin(wt/2)

2. Relevant equations

exp(iwt)= cos (wt) + i*sin(wt)

3. The attempt at a solution

I attempted to express the exponential into sum of cos and sin and considering t=2*t/2 in order to obtain an argument like (t/2) (using duplication expression of trigonometry theory).


Thanks in advance

phyzguy
Feb4-12, 06:36 AM
You must have the problem wrong, because the equation you are trying to prove is not true. For example, if wt = pi/2, then the left-hand side is equal to 1+i and the right-hand side is equal to √2 * i.

kususe
Feb4-12, 08:40 AM
Yes, you're right and the problem was wrong.
In the right-hand side of first expression, there's also

exp(-iwt/2)

And the equivalence is proved.