LOG#164. Theta functions.

Hi, there! We are going to explore more mathematical objects in this post. Today, the objects to study are theta functions. A prototype is the Jacobi theta function: (1)   where and . It satisfies the functional equation (2)   … Continue reading

LOG#163. Q-stuff and wonderful functions.

In this blog post I am going to define and talk about some interesting objects. They are commonly referred as q-objects in general. The q-Pochhammer symbol is the next product: (1)   with . The infinite product extension is also … Continue reading

LOG#154. Moonshine and 42: THE PAPER.

“(…) The answer to the Great Question…is…Forty-two(…)” said Deep Thought with infinity majesty and calm (frequently found quote from The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Douglas Adams, London 1979) Dear readers, yesterday, while I was editing, re-editing and writing my … Continue reading