Statistics of modular forms

event Friday, February 21, 2025
access_time 3:00pm (CST)
room PHSC 1105
free_breakfast Tea at 2:30pm (CST) in PHSC 424

Abstract: Modular forms are special functions arising in number theory. Basic data of modular forms includes their parameters (weight and level), Fourier coefficients, and certain signs called root numbers. The Fourier coefficients and root numbers are well known to be equidistributed in a suitable sense. I will discuss some unexpected biases and correlations for these quantities in families of modular forms.


For more information on this event, please contact Travis Mandel.