Split \((n+t)\)-color partitions and Gordon-McIntosh eight order mock theta functions (Q405255)

Summary: The first author [ibid. 11, No. 1, Research Paper N14, 6 p. (2004; Zbl 1063.05006)] gave the combinatorial interpretations of four mock theta functions of Srinivasa Ramanujan using \(n\)-color partitions which were introduced by \textit{A. K. Agarwal} and \textit{G. E. Andrews} [J. Comb. Theory, Ser. A 45, 40--49 (1987; Zbl 0618.05003)]. In this paper we introduce a new class of partitions and call them ''split \((n+t)\)-color partitions''. These new partitions generalize Agarwal-Andrews \((n+t)\)-color partitions. We use these new combinatorial objects and give combinatorial meaning to two basic functions of Gordon-McIntosh found in [\textit{B. Gordon} and \textit{R. J. McIntosh}, J. Lond. Math. Soc., II. Ser. 62, No. 2, 321--335 (2000; Zbl 1031.11007)]. They used these functions to establish the modular transformation formulas for certain eight order mock theta functions. The work done here has a great potential for future research.