Convolution identities for divisor sums and modular forms

We consider certain convolution sums that are the subject of a conjecture by Chester, Green, Pufu, Wang, and Wen in string theory. We prove a generalized form of their conjecture, explicitly evaluating absolutely convergent sums [Formula: see text]where [Formula: see text] is a Laurent polynomial with logarithms. Contrary to original expectations, such convolution sums, suitably extended to [Formula: see text], do not vanish, but instead, they carry number theoretic meaning in the form of Fourier coefficients of holomorphic cusp forms.

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Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
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2024-10-25
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https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2322320121
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3
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Analytic Number Theory Research
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Convolution identities for divisor sums and modular forms

Danylo Radchenko, Kim Klinger-Logan, Ksenia Fedosova
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Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
Analytic Number Theory Research
3.81
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Convolution identities for divisor sums and modular forms

Danylo Radchenko, Kim Klinger-Logan, Ksenia Fedosova
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Abstract

We consider certain convolution sums that are the subject of a conjecture by Chester, Green, Pufu, Wang, and Wen in string theory. We prove a generalized form of their conjecture, explicitly evaluating absolutely convergent sums [Formula: see text]where [Formula: see text] is a Laurent polynomial with logarithms. Contrary to original expectations, such convolution sums, suitably extended to [Formula: see text], do not vanish, but instead, they carry number theoretic meaning in the form of Fourier coefficients of holomorphic cusp forms.

Proceedings of the National Academy of SciencesVol. 121(44)
Kansas State University (US), University of Münster (DE), Université de Lille (FR)
National Science Foundation, European Commission, Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences, European Research Council
Openalex Percentile: Top 6%
Analytic Number Theory Research
3.81
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