On root numbers connected with special values of L-functions over F_ q(T)
In the paper ``Log-algebraicity of twisted \(A\)-harmonic series and special values of \(L\)-series in characteristic \(p\) [J. Number Theory 60, 165-209 (1996; Zbl 0960.52407)], \textit{G. Anderson} introduced a number of very interesting objects of study in the arithmetic of the polynomial algebra \(\mathbb{F}_q[T]\). Among these are ``special points, and certain ``root numbers which play a role not very different from classical root numbers. Now in classical number theory, root numbers are intimately related to Gauss sums and it is natural to wonder if there is a relationship between Anderson's root numbers and Thakur's Gauss sums for function fields. In this important paper such a connection is presented. Moreover, the answer is quite intriguing and leaves one wondering if something remarkable underlies it. More precisely, Thakur's Gauss sums are made up in the ``Carlitzian fashion from ``basic Gauss sums. That is, for each \(j\) one has a basic Gauss sum \(g(j)\), which is a sum very similar to that of classical arithmetic. Then if \(i\) is an integer written \(q\)-adically as \(\sum^t_{j=0} c_jq^j\), \(0\leq c_j\leq q-1\) for all \(j\), one defines \(g(i):= \prod^t_{j=0} g(j)^{c_j}\). What is so remarkable about the author's results, as illustrated by his Example 2, is that the root numbers are expressed as products of the basic Gauss sums, but where the powers may be strictly greater than \(q-1\). This is most peculiar! Motivated by the present paper, Anderson went on to give another, equally intriguing, basis for the special points. We refer the reader to Section 10.6 of ``Basic structures of function field arithmetic [\textit{D. Goss}, Springer (1996; Zbl 0874.11004)]. One again wonders what underlying phenomenon explains these remarkable formulas.
- Gauss sums for function fields
- An integral digit derivative basis for Carlitz prime power torsion extensions
- On certain functions connected with polynomials in a Galois field
- Sums of squares over function fields
- Representations of arithmetic functions in \(\mathrm{GF}[p^n,x]\). I
- An analogue of the von Staudt-Clausen theorem.
- Counting with Gauss' sums
- scientific article; zbMATH DE number 1197050
- scientific article; zbMATH DE number 4198132
- The Gauss sums and Jacobi sums over Galois ring \(\mathrm{GR}(p^2,r)\)
- Certain quantities transcendental over \(\text{GF}(p^n,x)\)
- Explicit Class Field Theory for Rational Function Fields
- Fourier series, measures and divided power series in the theory of function fields
- Gauss sums for \({\mathbb F}_ q[T]\)
- Gauss sums for function fields
- scientific article; zbMATH DE number 418886 (Why is no real title available?)
- scientific article; zbMATH DE number 3760283 (Why is no real title available?)
- On a new type of \(L\)-function for algebraic curves over finite fields
This page was built for publication: On root numbers connected with special values of \(L\)-functions over \(\mathbb{F}_ q(T)\)
Report a bug (only for logged in users!)Click here to report a bug for this page (MaRDI item Q676218)
