Sneddon, G.E., Read, W.W., and Belward, S.R. (2006) Trigonometric formulae? - No one uses them anymore. ANZIAM Journal, 47. pp. 261-276.

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Abstract

The title paraphrases a comment made during talks with local mathematics teachers in Townsville. The challenge was laid down. Where are these formulae used? Why do we think they are important? This paper covers some of the answers. In particular, these formulae were used (almost unnoticed) in a project looking at solving the Helmholtz equation on various regions in two dimensions. Some results of this project are presented.

Item ID:	3711
Item Type:	Article (Research - C1)
ISSN:	1446-8735
Keywords:	trigonometic formulae; Helmholtz equation; secondary mathematics syllabus
Date Deposited:	26 Nov 2009 01:19
FoR Codes:	01 MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES > 0199 Other Mathematical Sciences > 019999 Mathematical Sciences not elsewhere classified @ 50% 01 MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES > 0101 Pure Mathematics > 010106 Lie Groups, Harmonic and Fourier Analysis @ 50%
SEO Codes:	93 EDUCATION AND TRAINING > 9399 Other Education and Training > 939999 Education and Training not elsewhere classified @ 51% 97 EXPANDING KNOWLEDGE > 970101 Expanding Knowledge in the Mathematical Sciences @ 49%
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