Class numbers, congruent numbers and umbral moonshine

In earlier work we initiated a program to study relationships between finite groups and arithmetic geometric invariants of modular curves in a systematic way. In the present work we continue this program, with a focus on the two smallest sporadic simple Mathieu groups. To do this we first elucidate a connection between a special case of umbral moonshine and the imaginary quadratic class numbers. Then we use this connection to classify a distinguished set of modules for the smallest sporadic Mathieu group. Finally we establish a connection between our classification and the congruent number problem of antiquity.

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Journal of Number Theory
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2025-05-06
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnt.2025.02.007
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Advanced Mathematical Identities
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Class numbers, congruent numbers and umbral moonshine

Michael H. Mertens, John F. R. Duncan, Miranda C. N. Cheng
Journal of Number Theory
Advanced Mathematical Identities
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Class numbers, congruent numbers and umbral moonshine

Michael H. Mertens, John F. R. Duncan, Miranda C. N. Cheng
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Abstract

In earlier work we initiated a program to study relationships between finite groups and arithmetic geometric invariants of modular curves in a systematic way. In the present work we continue this program, with a focus on the two smallest sporadic simple Mathieu groups. To do this we first elucidate a connection between a special case of umbral moonshine and the imaginary quadratic class numbers. Then we use this connection to classify a distinguished set of modules for the smallest sporadic Mathieu group. Finally we establish a connection between our classification and the congruent number problem of antiquity.

Journal of Number TheoryVol. 277
National Science Foundation, Simons Foundation, Academia Sinica, Nederlandse Organisatie voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek, National Science and Technology Council, Stichting voor de Technische Wetenschappen, Division of Mathematical Sciences
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Advanced Mathematical Identities
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