On Witten multiple zeta-functions associated with semisimple Lie algebras. II. (Q978492)

To a complex simple Lie algebra \(\mathfrak g\) of rank \(r\) a multiple zeta-function \(\zeta_r({\mathbf s};{\mathfrak g})\) is associated. The authors give explicit expressions of \(\zeta_r({\mathbf s};{\mathfrak g})\) when \(\mathfrak g \) is of \(B_r\), \(C_r\), or \(D_r\) type. The case \(A_r\) was studied previously [Ann. Inst. Fourier 56, No. 5, 1457--1504 (2006; Zbl 1168.11036)]. They show a recursive structure in the family of these zeta-function, described in terms of Mellin-Barnes integrals, which corresponds to an inclusion relation among certain sets of roots. This correspondence can be explained in terms of Dynkin diagrams. This recursive structure allows a detailed study of analytic properties of the zeta-functions. As an example of this principle, the meromorphic continuation and location of singularities of zeta-functions of \(C_2\), \(B_3\) and \(C_3\) are studied.