4
$\begingroup$

Tunnel's result on the congruent number problem hinges on the fact that there are modular forms with fourier coefficients related to the values $L(E_n,1)$.

Is there an interesting function that has coefficients related to $L'(E_n,1)$ instead? (for a reasonable definition of "interesting" and "related")

This is interesting since it can potentially strengthen the solution to the congruent number problem - it might give an effective algorithm to decide if rank$(E_n)>1$ (which is a step before actually constructing the points, as asked in "constructing non-torsion points ...").

(of course BSD is assumed, along with any other interesting and related conjectures)

$\endgroup$

1 Answer 1

4
$\begingroup$

Yes. Bruinier and Ono have shown in their paper "Heegner divisors, L-functions and harmonic weak Maass forms" that the vanishing or nonvanishing of central derivatives of twisted L-functions like this is related to the algebraicity properties of coefficients of a certain harmonic weak Maass form. You should also look at the classic paper of Gross-Kohnen-Zagier, and the recent paper of Darmon-Tornaria "Stark-Heegner points and the Shimura correspondence", for results of a similar flavor.

$\endgroup$

Your Answer

By clicking “Post Your Answer”, you agree to our terms of service and acknowledge you have read our privacy policy.

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question.