Modular lambda functionIn mathematics, the modular lambda function λ(τ) is a highly symmetric Holomorphic function on the complex upper half-plane. It is invariant under the fractional linear action of the congruence group Γ(2), and generates the function field of the corresponding quotient, i.e., it is a Hauptmodul for the modular curve X(2). Over any point τ, its value can be described as a cross ratio of the branch points of a ramified double cover of the projective line by the elliptic curve , where the map is defined as the quotient by the [−1] involution.
Nome (mathematics)In mathematics, specifically the theory of elliptic functions, the nome is a special function that belongs to the non-elementary functions. This function is of great importance in the description of the elliptic functions, especially in the description of the modular identity of the Jacobi theta function, the Hermite elliptic transcendents and the Weber modular functions, that are used for solving equations of higher degrees. The nome function is given by where and are the quarter periods, and and are the fundamental pair of periods, and is the half-period ratio.
Fonction thêtaEn mathématiques, on appelle fonctions thêta certaines fonctions spéciales d'une ou de plusieurs variables complexes. Elles apparaissent dans plusieurs domaines, comme l'étude des variétés abéliennes, des espaces de modules, et les formes quadratiques. Elles ont aussi des applications à la théorie des solitons. Leurs généralisations en algèbre extérieure apparaissent dans la théorie quantique des champs, plus précisément dans la théorie des cordes et des D-branes.
