2023 Advanced topics in Algebra F1

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Academic unit or major
Graduate major in Mathematics
Instructor(s)
Suzuki Masatoshi 
Class Format
Lecture    (Face-to-face)
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Mon5-6(M-143B(H119B))  
Group
-
Course number
MTH.A506
Credits
1
Academic year
2023
Offered quarter
2Q
Syllabus updated
2023/4/5
Lecture notes updated
-
Language used
English
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Course description and aims

This course follows Advanced topics in Algebra E1.

Zeta- and L-functions appear in many areas of number theory, and are studied very actively. This course hopes to provide solid background for students intending to learn advanced topics on zeta- and L-functions. Based on Advanced topics in Algebra E1, we study analytic properties of more general L-functions defined axiomatically.

Student learning outcomes

Students are expected to:
-- understand fundamental notions and methods of analytic number theory
-- be familiar with modern tools and concepts in the theory of zeta- and L-functions.

Keywords

Axiomatic definition of L-functions, analytic properties of L-functions, Weil's explicit formula, Hilbert spaces of entire functions

Competencies that will be developed

Specialist skills Intercultural skills Communication skills Critical thinking skills Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

Standard lecture course.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Axiomatic definition of L-functions Details will be provided during each class session.
Class 2 Analytic properties of L-functions Details will be provided during each class session.
Class 3 subconvexity problem Details will be provided during each class session.
Class 4 Generalized Riemann hypothesis Details will be provided during each class session.
Class 5 Weil's explicit formula Details will be provided during each class session.
Class 6 Hermite-Biehler class Details will be provided during each class session.
Class 7 Hilbert spaces of entire functions Details will be provided during each class session.

Out-of-Class Study Time (Preparation and Review)

To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.

Textbook(s)

Unspecified.

Reference books, course materials, etc.

H. Iwaniec and E. Kowalski, Analytic number theory, Colloquium Publications, 53, AMS

Other course materials are provided during class.

Assessment criteria and methods

Learning achievement is evaluated by reports (100%).

Related courses

  • MTH.A301 : Algebra I
  • MTH.A302 : Algebra II
  • MTH.A331 : Algebra III
  • MTH.A505 : Advanced topics in Algebra E1

Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)

Basic knowledge of undergraduate algebra and complex analysis

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