Towards generalized prehomogeneous zeta integrals

TL;DR

This paper develops a unified framework for analyzing zeta integrals on prehomogeneous vector spaces, proving their convergence and meromorphic continuation, and linking representation theory with prehomogeneous zeta functions.

Contribution

It introduces a general approach to study zeta integrals involving Schwartz functions and matrix coefficients on prehomogeneous spaces, extending previous theories.

Findings

Proved convergence of zeta integrals in a shifted cone.

Established meromorphic continuation using $b$-functions and $D$-modules.

Provided evidence for a broader theory of zeta integrals on affine spherical embeddings.

Abstract

Let $X$ be a prehomogeneous vector space under a connected reductive group $G$ over $\mathbb{R}$. Assume that the open $G$-orbit $X^+$ admits a finite covering by a symmetric space. We study certain zeta integrals involving (i) Schwartz functions on $X$, and (ii) generalized matrix coefficients on $X^+(\mathbb{R})$ of Casselman-Wallach representations of $G(\mathbb{R})$, upon a twist by complex powers of relative invariants. This merges representation theory with prehomogeneous zeta integrals of Igusa et al. We show their convergence in some shifted cone, and prove their meromorphic continuation via the machinery of $b$-function together with V. Ginzburg's results on admissible $D$-modules. This provides some evidences for a broader theory of zeta integrals associated to affine spherical embeddings.