Can the sum of square cosines be expressed as a single function of the sum of x?

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The discussion centers on the mathematical challenge of expressing the finite sum of square cosines, specifically \Sigma^{N}_{s=1}cos^{2}(x_{s}), as a single function of the sum of angles f(\Sigma^{N}_{s=1}x_{s}). Participants conclude that such a transformation is not feasible, particularly highlighted by counterexamples when N=2. For instance, while both cases where x_1=0, x_2=\pi and x_1=\pi/2, x_2=\pi/2 yield a sum of angles equal to \pi, the sums of cosines differ significantly, demonstrating the lack of a consistent functional relationship.

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I'm looking for a way to change a finite sum of square cosines:

[tex]\Sigma^{N}_{s=1}cos^{2}(x_{s})[/tex]

into a single function of the sum of x:

[tex]f(\Sigma^{N}_{s=1}x_{s})[/tex]

Is there a known way to do this, even if with an approximate method (i.e. Taylor series or such)?. It's ok if it just works in a [tex]\pi[/tex] range.
 
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Can't be done. If [itex]N=2, x_1=0, x_2=\pi[/itex], sum of x is [itex]\pi[/itex] and sum of cosines is 2. IF [itex]N=2, x_1=\pi/2, x_2=\pi/2[/itex], sum of x is still [itex]\pi[/itex], but sum of cosines is 0.
 

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