Algebraic transformations of hypergeometric functions and automorphic forms on Shimura curves
Journal
Transactions of the American Mathematical Society
Journal Volume
365
Journal Issue
12
Pages
6697-6729
Date Issued
2013
Author(s)
Tu, F.-T.
Abstract
In this paper, we will obtain new algebraic transformations of the 2 F 1 {}_2F_1 -hypergeometric functions. The main novelty in our approach is the interpretation of identities among 2 F 1 {}_2F_1 -hypergeometric functions as identities among automorphic forms on different Shimura curves.
Type
journal article
