Explicit Values for Ramanujan's Theta Function ϕ(q)

This paper provides a survey of particular values of Ramanujan's theta function $\varphi(q)=\sum_{n=-\infty}^{\infty}q^{n^2}$, when $q=e^{-\pi\sqrt{n}}$, where $n$ is a positive rational number. First, descriptions of the tools used to evaluate theta functions are given. Second, classical values are briefly discussed. Third, certain values due to Ramanujan and later authors are given. Fourth, the methods that are used to determine these values are described. Lastly, an incomplete evaluation found in Ramanujan's lost notebook, but now completed and proved, is discussed with a sketch of its proof.

Theorems on analogous of Ramanujan’s remarkable product of theta-function and their explicit evaluations

In this article, we define Em,n for any positive real numbers m and n involving Ramanujan’s product of theta-functions ψ(−q) and f(q), which is analogous to Ramanujan’s remarkable product of theta-functions and establish its several properties by Ramanujan. We establish general theorems for the explicit evaluations of Em,n and its explicit values.

On entire functions from the Laguerre-Polya I class with non-monotonic second quotients of Taylor coefficients

For an entire function $f(z) = \sum_{k=0}^\infty a_k z^k, a_k>0,$ we define its second quotients of Taylor coefficients as $q_k (f):= \frac{a_{k-1}^2}{a_{k-2}a_k}, k \geq 2.$ In the present paper, we study entire functions of order zerowith non-monotonic second quotients of Taylor coefficients. We consider those entire functions for which the even-indexed quotients are all equal and the odd-indexed ones are all equal:$q_{2k} = a>1$ and $q_{2k+1} = b>1$ for all $k \in \mathbb{N}.$We obtain necessary and sufficient conditions under which such functions belong to the Laguerre-P\'olya I class or, in our case, have only real negative zeros. In addition, we illustrate their relation to the partial theta function.

Asymptotic approximation of central binomial coefficients with rigorous error bounds

We show that a well-known asymptotic series for the logarithm of the central binomial coefficient is strictly enveloping in the sense of Pólya and Szegö, so the error incurred in truncating the series is of the same sign as the next term, and is bounded in magnitude by that term. We consider closely related asymptotic series for Binet's function, for \(\ln\Gamma(z+\frac12)\), and for the Riemann-Siegel theta function, and make some historical remarks.

Integral representations of rank two false theta functions and their modularity properties

False theta functions form a family of functions with intriguing modular properties and connections to mock modular forms. In this paper, we take the first step towards investigating modular transformations of higher rank false theta functions, following the example of higher depth mock modular forms. In particular, we prove that under quite general conditions, a rank two false theta function is determined in terms of iterated, holomorphic, Eichler-type integrals. This provides a new method for examining their modular properties and we apply it in a variety of situations where rank two false theta functions arise. We first consider generic parafermion characters of vertex algebras of type $$A_2$$ A 2 and $$B_2$$ B 2 . This requires a fairly non-trivial analysis of Fourier coefficients of meromorphic Jacobi forms of negative index, which is of independent interest. Then we discuss modularity of rank two false theta functions coming from superconformal Schur indices. Lastly, we analyze $${\hat{Z}}$$ Z ^ -invariants of Gukov, Pei, Putrov, and Vafa for certain plumbing $$\mathtt{H}$$ H -graphs. Along the way, our method clarifies previous results on depth two quantum modularity.

Algebro-Geometric Solutions of the Coupled Chaffee-Infante Reaction Diffusion Hierarchy

The coupled Chaffee-Infante reaction diffusion (CCIRD) hierarchy associated with a 3 × 3 matrix spectral problem is derived by using two sets of the Lenard recursion gradients. Based on the characteristic polynomial of the Lax matrix for the CCIRD hierarchy, we introduce a trigonal curve K m − 2 of arithmetic genus m − 2 , from which the corresponding Baker-Akhiezer function and meromorphic functions on K m − 2 are constructed. Then, the CCIRD equations are decomposed into Dubrovin-type ordinary differential equations. Furthermore, the theory of the trigonal curve and the properties of the three kinds of Abel differentials are applied to obtain the explicit theta function representations of the Baker-Akhiezer function and the meromorphic functions. In particular, algebro-geometric solutions for the entire CCIRD hierarchy are obtained.

Valency in the Urhobo Language

This paper examines verb valency in Urhobo, using minimalism as a theoretical framework. Verb valency deals with the question of how many participants a specific verb logically presupposes in order for the event denoted by the verb to be realizable. The method of data collection is categorized into two main sources: primary and secondary data. The preliminary data refers to the information obtained using intuitive knowledge, the secondary source refers to documented information obtained from the library, internet, and other published materials. The study reveals that where we have one argument structure, we have one theta function. There are two place predicates we have two theta roles or functions, and also, three arguments predicates possess three theta roles. This goes a long way to say that Urhobo verbs can take different arguments, and their syntactic and semantic well-formedness will still be intact. It also reveals that it takes only one individual to carry out one event, such as òvwèrẹ̀ (sleeping event) in the Urhobo language. Finally, the paper identifies three valency classes in the Urhobo language (Mono-valent verb- takes or involves one entity, Di-valent verb- takes or involves two entities, and Tri-valent verb- takes or involves three entities).