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The Hecke group $H(\lambda_4)$ acting on imaginary quadratic number fields

Group Theory 2021-05-27 v2

Abstract

Let H(λ4)H(\lambda_4) be the Hecke group x,y:x2=y4=1\langle x,y\,:\, x^2=y^4=1 \rangle and, for a square-free positive integer nn, consider the subset Q(n)={(a+n)/ca,b=(a2+n)/cZ,c2Z}\mathbb{Q}^*(\sqrt{-n})=\left\{(a+\sqrt{-n})/c \, | \, a,b=(a^2+n)/c \in \mathbb{Z},\, c\in 2\mathbb{Z} \right\} of the quadratic imaginary number field Q(n)\mathbb{Q}(\sqrt{-n}). Following a line of research in the relevant literature, we study properties of the action of H(λ4)H(\lambda_4) on Q(n)\mathbb{Q}^*(\sqrt{-n}). In particular, we calculate the number of orbits arising from this action for every such nn. Some illustrative examples are also given.

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@article{arxiv.1909.10445,
  title  = {The Hecke group $H(\lambda_4)$ acting on imaginary quadratic number fields},
  author = {Abdulaziz Deajim},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1909.10445},
  year   = {2021}
}
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