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Let $\Phi_n(X,Y)$ be the modular polynomial that are the canonical equations for the modular curve $X_0(n)$. They parameterise pairs of elliptic curves related by a cyclic isogeny of degree $n$.

I am looking for proofs for the following two results:

  1. If $m=p^a$, where $p$ is prime and $a>1$, then $$\Phi_m(X,Y)=\begin{cases} \dfrac{\prod_{i=1}^{\Psi(p^{a-1})}\Phi_p(X,\xi_i)}{\Phi_{p^{a-2}}(X,Y)^p}\,, & a>2\,,\\[0.5cm] \dfrac{\prod_{i=1}^{p+1}\Phi_p(X,\xi_i)}{(X-Y)^{p+1}}\,, & a=2\,, \end{cases}$$ where $\xi_i$ are the roots of $\Phi_{p^{a-1}}(X,Y)=0$, and $\Psi(m)=m\prod_{p\mid m}(1+1/p)$.
  2. If $p^e$ is the $p$-primary part of $n$ and if we write $n=n'p^e$, then $\Phi_n(X,Y)$ splits modulo $p$ as follows: $$\Phi_n(X,Y) = \Phi_{n'}\left( X^{p^{e-1}}, Y \right) \Phi_{n'}\left( X, Y^{p^{e-1}} \right)\prod_{i=1}^{e-1} \Phi_{n'}\left( X^{p^{e-i-1}}, Y^{p^{i-1}} \right)^{p-1}\pmod{p}\,.$$

I found the first result as (13.14) in David Cox's Primes of the form $x^2+ny^2$ but he refers the reader to Weber's Lehrbuch der Algebra.

The next result is found in Igusa's Kroneckerian Model of Fields of Elliptic Modular Functions and the reader was asked to refer to Die typen der multiplikatorenringe elliptischer funktionenkörper by Max Deuring.

I will be very happy if someone could provide a reference to proofs of these in english or direct me to english readings that would allow me to develop these proofs. THANKS!

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  • $\begingroup$ What is $\Phi_m(X,Y)$? $\endgroup$ Commented May 10, 2017 at 22:48
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    $\begingroup$ @GerryMyerson I've edited the question to make it clearer. $\endgroup$
    – BlackAdder
    Commented May 10, 2017 at 22:56
  • $\begingroup$ Also, Klein-Fricke (auf Deutsch) is really the ultimate resource for this. $\endgroup$ Commented May 10, 2017 at 23:26
  • $\begingroup$ @paulgarrett Hi Paul, I was wondering if there are english references that deal with the concepts involved in the proofs. For example, Deuring mentions the number subfields of "Elliptische funktionenkörper" and also automorphisms but I have no idea where to look for more information. $\endgroup$
    – BlackAdder
    Commented May 10, 2017 at 23:40
  • $\begingroup$ As far as in-English (and, therefore, probably contemporary) sources for these things, I don't know. Shimura's 1970 treatment was innovative for its time, and/but such things do deserve... updating. I did read Deuring years ago, and it was unsatisfying insofar as it was computation-intensive, and not at all conceptual. Arguably, the "elemental" ideas sketched in Klein-Fricke should be put into English, and I might do it myself some time, but I do not know of a high-profile source in English for this at the moment. I've not been paying attention, though, ... $\endgroup$ Commented May 10, 2017 at 23:47

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