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False theta functions and the Verlinde formula

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Abstract

We discover new analytic properties of classical partial and false theta functions and their potential applications to representation theory of W-algebras and vertex algebras in general. More precisely, motivated by clues from conformal field theory, first, we are able to determine modular-like transformation properties of regularized partial and false theta functions. Then, after suitable identification of regularized partial/false theta functions with the characters of atypical modules for the singlet vertex algebra W(2,2p-1), we formulate a Verlinde-type formula for the fusion rules of irreducible W(2,2p-1)-modules.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)520-545
Number of pages26
JournalAdvances in Mathematics
Volume262
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 10 2014

Keywords

  • False and partial theta functions
  • Logarithmic conformal field theories
  • Modular forms
  • Verlinde formula
  • Vertex operator algebras

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