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Log-algebraic identities on Drinfeld modules and special L-values

Number Theory 2020-07-09 v2

Abstract

We formulate and prove a log-algebraicity theorem for arbitrary rank Drinfeld modules defined over the polynomial ring F_q[theta]. This generalizes results of Anderson for the rank one case. As an application we show that certain special values of Goss L-functions are linear forms in Drinfeld logarithms and are transcendental.

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@article{arxiv.1703.03368,
  title  = {Log-algebraic identities on Drinfeld modules and special L-values},
  author = {Chieh-Yu Chang and Ahmad El-Guindy and Matthew A. Papanikolas},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1703.03368},
  year   = {2020}
}

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21 pages

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