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Sine Collection

"Sine: A Mathematical Wave that Connects Cultures and Disciplines" From the bustling streets of Thessaloniki to foreign military personnel

Background imageSine Collection: Thessaloniki - Street Traders and Foreign Military Personnel

Thessaloniki - Street Traders and Foreign Military Personnel
Street Traders, including a shoeshine boy, a cigarette seller and a porter - all finding plenty of cutom amongst the foreign troops staioned in Thessaloniki (Indian, French and British)

Background imageSine Collection: Elementos de Matematica by Spanish architect Benito Bails

Elementos de Matematica by Spanish architect Benito Bails
Elementos de Matematica (Elements of Mathematics), by Benito Bails (1730-1797), Spanish architect and mathematician of The Enlightenment. Trigonometric calculations

Background imageSine Collection: View of Joal, port of commerce in the Kingdom of Sine, Senegal, c

View of Joal, port of commerce in the Kingdom of Sine, Senegal, c
884599 View of Joal, port of commerce in the Kingdom of Sine, Senegal, c.1810 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque de L Arsenal, Paris

Background imageSine Collection: Dronning Alexandra med sine borneborn (b / w photo)

Dronning Alexandra med sine borneborn (b / w photo)
3656779 Dronning Alexandra med sine borneborn (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dronning Alexandra med sine borneborn)

Background imageSine Collection: Convair JC-131B O-53-7791

Convair JC-131B O-53-7791 (MSN 243), (the letter O denotes Obsolete), modified as JC-131B test-bed. Assigned to Aeronautical Systems Division

Background imageSine Collection: Balloon designs by Charles & Robert and Montgolfier

Balloon designs by Charles & Robert and Montgolfier
Balloon designs by Charles and Robert (1, 5) and the Montgolfier Brothers (2, 3, 4). No. 3 ascended from Versailles. No. 4 ascended from the Chateau de la Muette. No

Background imageSine Collection: Wave pattern, computer artwork

Wave pattern, computer artwork
Computer artwork of sine waves pattern depicted as wireframes

Background imageSine Collection: Diving experiments in Paris

Diving experiments in Paris
Testing of various diving equipment in the Seine, Paris, 1855. The technologies included different diving apparatus such as those invented by Siebe, Heinke and Cabirol

Background imageSine Collection: Etretat, France - working a beachside capstan

Etretat, France - working a beachside capstan
Etretat in the Seine-Maritime department in the Haute-Normandie region in northern France - French Fisherfolk working a beachside capstan to draw in a fishing boat

Background imageSine Collection: Polarising filter, artwork C017 / 7125

Polarising filter, artwork C017 / 7125
Polarising filter, computer artwork. A polarising filter (blue) allows light or other electromagnetic radiation whose electrical component lies at right angles (bottom) to the filter to pass through

Background imageSine Collection: Polarising filter, artwork C017 / 7126

Polarising filter, artwork C017 / 7126
Polarising filter, computer artwork. A polarising filter (blue) allows light or other electromagnetic radiation whose electrical component lies at right angles (bottom) to the filter to pass through

Background imageSine Collection: Sine waves

Sine waves. Conceptual image of overlapping sine waves on a monitor. The level of current produced by an AC (alternating current)

Background imageSine Collection: Standing wave

Standing wave on a vibrating string. This is a stationary transverse wave. The two ends are held stationary as the string is rapidly moved from side to side


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"Sine: A Mathematical Wave that Connects Cultures and Disciplines" From the bustling streets of Thessaloniki to foreign military personnel, the concept of "sine" weaves its way through diverse realms. Just like Spanish architect Benito Bails included it in his masterpiece "Elementos de Matematica, " sine transcends borders and disciplines. Intriguingly, even a view of Joal, a port of commerce in Senegal's Kingdom of Sine, holds traces of this mathematical marvel. It reminds us that mathematics knows no boundaries and influences societies worldwide. Delving deeper into history, an old black-and-white photo titled "Dronning Alexandra med sine borneborn" captures the timeless essence of family bonds. Similarly, Convair JC-131B O-53-7791 represents how sine connects people across different backgrounds - be it on the streets or within military forces. But let's not confine sine solely to human interactions; it also manifests itself in scientific experiments. Diving experiments in Paris showcase how researchers explore wave patterns underwater while computer artwork visualizes these mesmerizing formations. The enchanting beachside capstan at Etretat, France demonstrates yet another facet where sine is present - as workers tirelessly operate machinery using precise calculations derived from this mathematical function. Artistic expressions are no exception when it comes to capturing the allure of sine. Polarising filters transform ordinary scenes into captivating artworks like C017/7125 and C017/7126. These pieces remind us that even mundane objects can reveal hidden beauty when viewed through the lens of mathematics. Whether seen on vibrant city streets or amidst serene natural landscapes, "sine" serves as a universal language connecting cultures and disciplines worldwide. Its presence resonates far beyond mere numbers; instead, it symbolizes unity among diverse communities and bridges gaps between artistry and science.