Mapping a cylinder onto a sphere

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The discussion centers on the mapping of a cylinder onto a sphere using the function f:(1,φ,z)→(√(1-z²),φ,z) in cylindrical polar coordinates. The key insight is that this mapping preserves area, which is illustrated by comparing the projection of a cylindrical surface onto a spherical surface. The area of the spherical disc is given by the formula 2π(1−cos r), which serves as a critical hint for understanding the relationship between the two geometries. The problem was ultimately resolved by the original poster, confirming the area preservation.

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Homework Statement


How might I show that the map (in cylindrical polar coordinates) given by [itex]f:(1,\phi,z)\to(\sqrt{1-z^2},\phi,z)[/itex] does not change the area?

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I can see this is like having a sphere in a cylinder and we shine "light" on the cylinder orthogonal to its axis inwards towards its axis so that the image falls on the unit sphere housed inside. A hint to the problem is given to be that the area of the spherical disc of spherical radius [itex]r[/itex] is [itex]2\pi(1-\cos r)[/itex].
 
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