Automorphic forms: a physicist's survey
B. Pioline (LPTHE), A. Waldron (UC Davis)
TL;DR
This paper offers a beginner-friendly overview of automorphic forms and theta series, highlighting their relevance in string theory and M-theory through specific examples rather than abstract generalities.
Contribution
It provides an accessible introduction tailored for physicists, focusing on concrete examples of automorphic forms and theta series in theoretical physics contexts.
Findings
Illustrates the role of automorphic forms in string theory
Highlights connections between theta series and physical models
Provides practical examples for physicists learning the subject
Abstract
Motivated by issues in string theory and M-theory, we provide a pedestrian introduction to automorphic forms and theta series, emphasizing examples rather than generality.
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