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Isolated $j$-invariants arising from the modular curve $X_0(n)$

Number Theory 2025-07-28 v1

Abstract

An isolated point of degree dd is a closed point on an algebraic curve which does not belong to an infinite family of degree dd points that can be parameterized by some geometric object. We provide an algorithm to test whether a rational, non-CM jj-invariant gives rise to an isolated point on the modular curve X0(n)X_0(n), for any nZ+n \in \mathbb{Z}^+, using key results from Menendez and Zywina. This work is inspired by the prior algorithm of Bourdon et al. which tests whether a rational, non-CM jj-invariant gives rise to an isolated point on any modular curve X1(n)X_1(n). From the implementation of our algorithm, we determine that the set of jj-invariants corresponding to isolated points on X1(n)X_1(n) is neither a subset nor a superset of those corresponding to isolated points on X0(n)X_0(n).

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@article{arxiv.2507.19462,
  title  = {Isolated $j$-invariants arising from the modular curve $X_0(n)$},
  author = {Meghan Lee},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2507.19462},
  year   = {2025}
}