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Addition formulae for Abelian functions associated with specialized curves
J C Eilbeck1, S Matsutani, Y Onishi
1Department of Mathematics, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh EH14 4AS, UK. j.c.eilbeck@hw.ac.uk
Summary
This study presents new multi-term addition formulas for Weierstrass functions on low-genus curves with many automorphisms. These formulas are detailed for genus 1 (equianharmonic and lemniscate cases) and genus 2 curves.
Area of Science:
- Algebraic Geometry
- Number Theory
- Complex Analysis
Background:
- Weierstrass functions are fundamental in the study of elliptic curves and related mathematical structures.
- Addition formulae for these functions are crucial for understanding the geometric and arithmetic properties of curves.
- Specialized curves with high degrees of symmetry (automorphisms) offer unique analytical challenges and opportunities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To derive and present a family of multi-term addition formulae for Weierstrass functions.
- To focus on curves of low genus, specifically genus 1 and 2, which possess numerous automorphisms.
- To extend the existing body of knowledge on addition formulae for these specialized mathematical objects.
Main Methods:
- The study employs techniques from algebraic geometry and complex analysis.
- Focus is placed on analyzing Weierstrass functions on curves with specific symmetry properties.
- Derivations involve detailed calculations for genus 1 and genus 2 cases.
Main Results:
- The paper provides addition formulae for Weierstrass functions in the equianharmonic and lemniscate cases for genus 1 curves.
- Novel addition formulae are established for several types of genus 2 curves.
- The findings contribute to the understanding of function addition on highly symmetric algebraic curves.
Conclusions:
- The derived addition formulae offer new tools for studying Weierstrass functions on specialized low-genus curves.
- The results highlight the importance of automorphisms in simplifying or structuring these formulae.
- This work advances the study of addition theorems in algebraic geometry and complex analysis.
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