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Convolution sums from string theory conjectures were generalized. These sums, contrary to expectations, do not vanish and reveal number theoretic significance as Fourier coefficients of holomorphic cusp forms.

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Area of Science:

  • String Theory
  • Number Theory
  • Mathematical Physics

Background:

  • Convolution sums are central to a conjecture in string theory by Chester et al.
  • Previous expectations suggested these sums might vanish under certain conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To generalize the Chester, Green, Pufu, Wang, and Wen conjecture.
  • To explicitly evaluate specific types of absolutely convergent convolution sums.
  • To investigate the number theoretic properties of these sums.

Main Methods:

  • Mathematical analysis of convolution sums involving Laurent polynomials with logarithms.
  • Explicit evaluation of absolutely convergent series.
  • Extension of the sums to a broader domain [Formula: see text].

Main Results:

  • A generalized form of the string theory conjecture is proven.
  • The convolution sums, when extended, do not vanish as initially expected.
  • These sums are identified as Fourier coefficients of holomorphic cusp forms.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides a rigorous mathematical evaluation of specific convolution sums.
  • The results reveal an unexpected connection between string theory and number theory.
  • Convolution sums carry significant number theoretic meaning, specifically as coefficients of modular forms.