Selberg trace formula
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The Selberg trace formula is a fundamental result in analytic number theory and spectral theory that relates lengths of closed geodesics on a Riemannian manifold to the spectrum of its Laplace operator, serving as a non-abelian analogue of the Poisson summation formula.
All labels observed (5)
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| Selberg trace formula canonical | 7 |
| Atle Selberg (via its classical analogue) | 1 |
| compact case Selberg trace formula | 1 |
| non-compact case Selberg trace formula | 1 |
| the Selberg trace formula | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Selberg trace formula Context triple: [Atle Selberg, knownFor, Selberg trace formula]
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Riemann–Siegel formula
The Riemann–Siegel formula is an asymptotic expression that efficiently approximates the Riemann zeta function on the critical line, playing a key role in the numerical study of its zeros.
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Dyson’s transform in number theory
Dyson’s transform in number theory is a combinatorial technique introduced by Freeman Dyson to manipulate and relate integer partitions, particularly in the study of partition identities and congruences.
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Weyl law
The Weyl law is a fundamental result in spectral theory that describes the asymptotic distribution of eigenvalues of the Laplacian (or similar operators) in terms of the volume of the underlying domain or manifold.
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Multiplicative Number Theory
Multiplicative Number Theory is a branch of analytic number theory that studies arithmetic functions and prime number distributions through their multiplicative properties and associated Dirichlet series.
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Riemann zeta function
The Riemann zeta function is a complex-valued function central to analytic number theory, whose properties—especially the distribution of its zeros—are deeply connected to the distribution of prime numbers.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Selberg trace formula Target entity description: The Selberg trace formula is a fundamental result in analytic number theory and spectral theory that relates lengths of closed geodesics on a Riemannian manifold to the spectrum of its Laplace operator, serving as a non-abelian analogue of the Poisson summation formula.
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A.
Riemann–Siegel formula
The Riemann–Siegel formula is an asymptotic expression that efficiently approximates the Riemann zeta function on the critical line, playing a key role in the numerical study of its zeros.
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B.
Dyson’s transform in number theory
Dyson’s transform in number theory is a combinatorial technique introduced by Freeman Dyson to manipulate and relate integer partitions, particularly in the study of partition identities and congruences.
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C.
Weyl law
The Weyl law is a fundamental result in spectral theory that describes the asymptotic distribution of eigenvalues of the Laplacian (or similar operators) in terms of the volume of the underlying domain or manifold.
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D.
Multiplicative Number Theory
Multiplicative Number Theory is a branch of analytic number theory that studies arithmetic functions and prime number distributions through their multiplicative properties and associated Dirichlet series.
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E.
Riemann zeta function
The Riemann zeta function is a complex-valued function central to analytic number theory, whose properties—especially the distribution of its zeros—are deeply connected to the distribution of prime numbers.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
mathematical theorem
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result in analytic number theory ⓘ result in spectral theory ⓘ trace formula ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
Riemannian manifolds of constant negative curvature
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hyperbolic surfaces ⓘ locally symmetric spaces of rank one ⓘ quotients of the hyperbolic plane by Fuchsian groups ⓘ |
| author | Atle Selberg ⓘ |
| coreConcept |
Laplace–Beltrami operator
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linked to:
Laplace operator
closed geodesics ⓘ eigenvalues of the Laplacian ⓘ geometric side ⓘ length spectrum ⓘ spectral side ⓘ |
| describedAs | non-abelian analogue of the Poisson summation formula ⓘ |
| field |
analytic number theory
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automorphic forms ⓘ differential geometry ⓘ global analysis ⓘ representation theory ⓘ spectral theory ⓘ |
| firstDevelopedIn | mid-20th century ⓘ |
| generalizedBy | Arthur trace formula ⓘ |
| hasComponent |
elliptic contribution
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hyperbolic contribution ⓘ identity contribution ⓘ parabolic contribution ⓘ |
| hasVersion |
compact case Selberg trace formula
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linked to:
Selberg trace formula
non-compact case Selberg trace formula ⓘ
linked to:
Selberg trace formula
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| historicalPeriod | 20th century mathematics ⓘ |
| inspired | Arthur trace formula ⓘ |
| namedAfter | Atle Selberg ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Poisson summation formula
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Selberg zeta function ⓘ Weyl law for eigenvalues ⓘ
linked to:
Weyl law
prime geodesic theorem ⓘ |
| relates |
length spectrum of closed geodesics
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spectrum of the Laplace operator ⓘ |
| requires |
harmonic analysis on Lie groups
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spectral theory of self-adjoint operators ⓘ theory of unitary representations ⓘ |
| typicalSetting |
compact hyperbolic surfaces
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finite-area hyperbolic surfaces with cusps ⓘ |
| usedFor |
investigating distribution of closed geodesics
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proving results about automorphic L-functions ⓘ relating geometric invariants to spectral invariants ⓘ spectral decomposition of automorphic representations ⓘ studying eigenvalues of the Laplacian on Riemann surfaces ⓘ |
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Subject: Selberg trace formula Description of subject: The Selberg trace formula is a fundamental result in analytic number theory and spectral theory that relates lengths of closed geodesics on a Riemannian manifold to the spectrum of its Laplace operator, serving as a non-abelian analogue of the Poisson summation formula.
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