Thesis (Ph. D.)--Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, 2004. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 61-62). Also available in electronic version. Access restricted to campus users.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Ohio State University, 2009. / Title from first page of PDF file. Includes vita. Includes bibliographical references (p. 128-131).

This thesis is concerned with the Langlands program; namely the global Langlands correspondence, Langlands functoriality, and a conjecture of Gross. In chapter 1, we cover the most important background material needed for this thesis. This includes material on reductive groups and their root data, the definition of automorphic representations and a general overview of the Langlands program, and Gross' conjecture concerning attaching l-adic Galois representations to automorphic representations on certain reductive groups G over ℚ. In chapter 2, we show that odd-dimensional definite unitary groups satisfy the hypotheses of Gross' conjecture and verify the conjecture in this case using known constructions of automorphic l-adic Galois representations. We do this by verifying a specific case of a generalisation of Gross' conjecture; one should still get l-adic Galois representations if one removes one of his hypotheses but with the cost that their image lies in ^CG(ℚ_l) as opposed to ^LG(ℚ_l). Such Galois representations have been constructed for certain automorphic representations on G, a definite unitary group of arbitrary dimension, and there is a map ^CG(ℚ_l) → ^LG(ℚ_l) precisely when G is odd-dimensional. In chapter 3, which forms the main part of this thesis, we show that G = U_n(B) where B is a rational definite quaternion algebra satisfies the hypotheses of Gross' conjecture. We prove that one can transfer a cuspidal automorphic representation π of G to a π' on Sp_2n (a Jacquet-Langlands type transfer) provided it is Steinberg at some finite place. We also prove this when B is indefinite. One can then transfer π′ to an automorphic representaion of GL_2n+1 using the work of Arthur. Finally, one can attach l-adic Galois representations to these automorphic representations on GL_2n+1, provided we assume π is regular algebraic if B is indefinite, and show that they have orthogonal image.

This licentiate thesis consists of two papers. In paper I the tautological ring of a Hilbert modular variety at an unramified prime is computed. The method of van der Geer in the case of A_{g} is extended to deal with the case of the Hilbert modular variety, which is more complicated. An example involving the unitary group is given which shows that this method cannot be used to compute the tautological rings of all Shimura varieties of Hodge type. In paper II we compute the pushforward map from a sub flag variety defined by a Levi subgroup to the Siegel flag variety. Specifically, this is the Levi factor of the parabolic associated with the maximal rational boundary component of the Siegel Shimura datum. The method involves an explicit understanding of the pullback map and an application of the self intersection formula.

We study the analytic properties of the Eisenstein Series of $frac {1}{2}$-integral weight associated with the Hecke congruence subgroup $Gamma_0(4)$. Using these properties we obtain asymptotics for sums of certain Dirichlet $L$-series. We also obtain a formula reducing the study of Selberg's Eigenvalue Conjecture to the study of the nonvanishing of the Eisenstein Series $E(z,s)$ for Hecke congruence subgroups $Gamma_0(N)$ at $s=frac {1+i}{2}$.

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<p>We consider a novel setting for local harmonic analysis on reductive groups motivated by Langlands functoriality conjecture. To this end, we characterize certain non-linear Schwartz spaces on tori and reductive groups in spectral terms, and develop some of their structure in the unramified case, and we derive estimates of their moderate growth at infinity. We also consider non-linear Fourier transforms, and calculate their action on tame supercuspidal representations of $GL_2(F)$ in terms of inducing cuspidal data.</p>

Résumé anglais: <p><p>This thesis consists of an introductory text followed by two separate parts which may be read independently of each other. In Part I we analyze certain hyperbolic structures arising when studying gravity in the vicinity of spacelike singularities (the BKL-limit). In this limit, spatial points decouple and the dynamics exhibits ultralocal behaviour which may be mapped to an auxiliary problem given in terms of a (possibly chaotic) hyperbolic billiard. In all supergravities arising as low-energy limits of string theory or M-theory, the billiard dynamics takes place within the fundamental Weyl chambers of certain hyperbolic Kac-Moody algebras, suggesting that these algebras generate hidden infinite-dimensional symmetries of gravity. We investigate the modification of the billiard dynamics when the original gravitational theory is formulated on a compact spatial manifold of arbitrary topology, revealing fascinating mathematical structures known as galleries. We further use the conjectured hyperbolic symmetry E10 to generate and classify certain cosmological (S-brane) solutions in eleven-dimensional supergravity. Finally, we show in detail that eleven-dimensional supergravity and massive type IIA supergravity are dynamically unified within the framework of a geodesic sigma model for a particle moving on the infinite-dimensional coset space E10/K(E10). <p><p>Part II of the thesis is devoted to a study of how (U-)dualities in string theory provide powerful constraints on perturbative and non-perturbative quantum corrections. These dualities are typically given by certain arithmetic groups G(Z) which are conjectured to be preserved in the effective action. The exact couplings are given by moduli-dependent functions which are manifestly invariant under G(Z), known as automorphic forms. We discuss in detail various methods of constructing automorphic forms, with particular emphasis on a special class of functions known as (non-holomorphic) Eisenstein series. We provide detailed examples for the physically relevant cases of SL(2,Z) and SL(3,Z), for which we construct their respective Eisenstein series and compute their (non-abelian) Fourier expansions. We also discuss the possibility that certain generalized Eisenstein series, which are covariant under the maximal compact subgroup K(G), could play a role in determining the exact effective action for toroidally compactified higher derivative corrections. Finally, we propose that in the case of rigid Calabi-Yau compactifications in type IIA string theory, the exact universal hypermultiplet moduli space exhibits a quantum duality group given by the emph{Picard modular group} SU(2,1;Z[i]). To verify this proposal we construct an SU(2,1;Z[i])-invariant Eisenstein series, and we present preliminary results for its Fourier expansion which reveals the expected contributions from D2-brane and NS5-brane instantons. <p><p>/<p><p>Résumé francais: <p><p>Cette thèse est composée d'une introduction suivie de deux parties qui peuvent être lues indépendemment. Dans la première partie, nous analysons des structures hyperboliques apparaissant dans l'étude de la gravité au voisinage d'une singularité de type espace (la limite BKL). Dans cette limite, les points spatiaux se découplent et la dynamique suit un comportement ultralocal qui peut être reformulé en termes d'un billiard hyperbolique (qui peut être chaotique). Dans toutes les supergravités qui sont des limites de basse énergie de théories de cordes ou de la théorie M, la dynamique du billiard prend place à l'intérieur des chambres de Weyl fondamentales de certaines algèbres de Kac-Moody hyperboliques, ce qui suggère que ces algèbres correspondent à des symétries cachées de dimension infinie de la gravité. Nous examinons comment la dynamique du billard est modifiée quand la théorie de gravité originale est formulée sur une variété spatiale compacte de topologie arbitraire, révélant ainsi de fascinantes structures mathématiques appelées galleries. De plus, dans le cadre de la supergravité à onze dimensions, nous utilisons la symétrie hyperbolique conjecturée E10 pour engendrer et classifier certaines solutions cosmologiques (S-branes). Finalement, nous montrons en détail que la supergravité à onze dimensions et la supergravité de type IIA massive sont dynamiquement unifiées dans le contexte d'un modèle sigma géodesique pour une particule se déplaçant sur l'espace quotient de dimension infinie E10/K(E10).<p><p><p>La deuxième partie de cette thèse est consacrée à étudier comment les dualités U en théorie des cordes fournissent des contraintes puissantes sur les corrections quantiques perturbatives et non perturbatives. Ces dualités sont typiquement données par des groupes arithmétiques G(Z) dont il est conjecturé qu'ils préservent l'action effective. Les couplages exacts sont donnés par des fonctions des moduli qui sont manifestement invariantes sous G(Z), et qu'on appelle des formes automorphiques. Nous discutons en détail différentes méthodes de construction de ces formes automorphiques, en insistant particulièrement sur une classe spéciale de fonctions appelées séries d'Eisenstein (non holomorphiques). Nous présentons comme exemples les cas de SL(2,Z) et SL(3,Z), qui sont physiquement pertinents. Nous construisons les séries d'Eisenstein correspondantes et leurs expansions de Fourier (non abéliennes). Nous discutons également la possibilité que certaines séries d'Eisenstein généralisées, qui sont covariantes sous le sous-groupe compact maximal, pourraient jouer un rôle dans la détermination des actions effectives exactes pour les théories incluant des corrections de dérivées supérieures compactifiées sur des tores.<p><p> / Doctorat en Sciences / info:eu-repo/semantics/nonPublished

Loops automórficos, ou A-loops, são loops nos quais todas as aplicações internas são automorfismos. Esta variedade de loops inclui grupos e loops de Moufang comutativos. Loops automórficos diedrais formam uma classe de A-loops construda a partir da duplicação de grupos abelianos finitos, generalizando a construção do grupo diedral. Outra classe de A-loops é a dos loops automórficos de Lie, construda a partir de anéis de Lie, definindo-se uma nova operação entre seus elementos. Um half-isomorfismo é uma bijeção f entre loops L e L\' onde, para quaisquer x e y pertencentes a L, temos que f(xy) pertence ao conjunto . Dizemos que o half-isomorfismo f é não trivial quando f não é um isomorfismo e nem um anti-isomorfismo. Nesta tese descrevemos propriedades de half-isomorfismos de loops, classificamos os half-isomorfismos entre loops automórficos diedrais e obtivemos o grupo de half-automorfismos nesta classe. Para os loops automórficos de Lie de ordem mpar, mostramos que todo half-automorfismo é trivial. / Automorphic loops, or A-loops, are loops in which every inner mapping is an automorphism. This variety of loops includes groups and commutative Moufang loops. Dihedral automorphic loops form a class of A-loops, constructed from the duplication of finite abelian groups, that generalizes the construction of the dihedral group. Another class of A-loops is the Lie automorphic loops, constructed from Lie rings, where a new operation between its elements is defined. A half-isomorphism is a bijection f between loops L and L\' where, for any x and y belong to L, we have that f(xy) belongs to the set {f(x)f(y),f(y)f(x)}. We say that half-isomorphism f is non trivial when f is neither an isomorphism nor an anti-isomorphism. In this thesis, we describe properties of half-isomorphisms of loops, we classify the half-isomorphisms between dihedral automorphic loops and we obtain the group of half-automorphisms in this class. For the Lie automorphic loops of odd order, we show that every half-automorphism is trivial.

Loops automórficos, ou A-loops, são loops nos quais todas as aplicações internas são automorfismos. Esta variedade de loops inclui grupos e loops de Moufang comutativos. Loops automórficos diedrais formam uma classe de A-loops construda a partir da duplicação de grupos abelianos finitos, generalizando a construção do grupo diedral. Outra classe de A-loops é a dos loops automórficos de Lie, construda a partir de anéis de Lie, definindo-se uma nova operação entre seus elementos. Um half-isomorfismo é uma bijeção f entre loops L e L\' onde, para quaisquer x e y pertencentes a L, temos que f(xy) pertence ao conjunto . Dizemos que o half-isomorfismo f é não trivial quando f não é um isomorfismo e nem um anti-isomorfismo. Nesta tese descrevemos propriedades de half-isomorfismos de loops, classificamos os half-isomorfismos entre loops automórficos diedrais e obtivemos o grupo de half-automorfismos nesta classe. Para os loops automórficos de Lie de ordem mpar, mostramos que todo half-automorfismo é trivial. / Automorphic loops, or A-loops, are loops in which every inner mapping is an automorphism. This variety of loops includes groups and commutative Moufang loops. Dihedral automorphic loops form a class of A-loops, constructed from the duplication of finite abelian groups, that generalizes the construction of the dihedral group. Another class of A-loops is the Lie automorphic loops, constructed from Lie rings, where a new operation between its elements is defined. A half-isomorphism is a bijection f between loops L and L\' where, for any x and y belong to L, we have that f(xy) belongs to the set {f(x)f(y),f(y)f(x)}. We say that half-isomorphism f is non trivial when f is neither an isomorphism nor an anti-isomorphism. In this thesis, we describe properties of half-isomorphisms of loops, we classify the half-isomorphisms between dihedral automorphic loops and we obtain the group of half-automorphisms in this class. For the Lie automorphic loops of odd order, we show that every half-automorphism is trivial.