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Title: Whittaker Fourier type solutions to differential equations arising from string theory
In this article, we find the full Fourier expansion for solutions of a certain differential equation. When such an f is fully automorphic these functions are referred to as generalized non-holomorphic Eisenstein series. We give a connection of the boundary condition on such Fourier series with convolution formulas on the divisor functions. Additionally, we discuss a possible relation with the differential Galois theory.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
2001909
PAR ID:
10538580
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Publisher / Repository:
International Press of Boston
Date Published:
Journal Name:
Communications in Number Theory and Physics
Volume:
17
Issue:
3
ISSN:
1931-4523
Page Range / eLocation ID:
583 to 641
Format(s):
Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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