Algebraic Degree Periodicity in Recurrence Sequences

arXiv2009.14382MaRDI QIDQ6350197FDOQ6350197

Publication date: 29 September 2020

Abstract: The degree sequence of the algebraic numbers in an algebraic linear recurrence sequence is shown to be virtually periodic. This is proved using the Skolem-Mahler-Lech theorem. It has applications to the degree sequence and the minimal polynomial sequence for exponential sums over finite fields. The degree periodicity also holds for some more complicated non-linear recurrence sequences. We give one example from the iterations of a polynomial map. This depending on the dynamic Mordell-Lang conjecture which has been proved in some cases.

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