Isolated $j$-invariants arising from the modular curve $X_0(n)$
Number Theory
2025-07-28 v1
Abstract
An isolated point of degree is a closed point on an algebraic curve which does not belong to an infinite family of degree points that can be parameterized by some geometric object. We provide an algorithm to test whether a rational, non-CM -invariant gives rise to an isolated point on the modular curve , for any , 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 -invariant gives rise to an isolated point on any modular curve . From the implementation of our algorithm, we determine that the set of -invariants corresponding to isolated points on is neither a subset nor a superset of those corresponding to isolated points on .
Cite
@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}
}