The cuspidal class number formula for the modular curves \(X_1(2^{2n+1})\) (Q933362)

This paper extends previous results by the author [J. Math. Soc. Japan 47, No. 4, 671--686 (1995; Zbl 0888.11022), J. Algebra 158, No. 2, 515--549 (1993; Zbl 0811.11045), J. Algebra 151, No. 2, 348--374 (1992; Zbl 0773.11040)], concerning the cuspidal class number for the modular curves \(X_1(p^m)\). More concretely, the author gives the formula expressing the class number of the modular curves \(X_1(2^{2n+1})\) as a product of generalized Cartan-Bernoulli numbers. The formula is formally the same as the case \(p\neq 2\). The techniques are similar to those used in the mentioned articles, with proper adjustments to overcome the specific technical difficulties for \(p=2\).