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Generalized Dedekind Eta-Functions and Generalized Dedekind Sums

Bruce C. Berndt

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A transformation formula under modular substitutions is derived for a very large class of generalized Eisenstein series. The result also gives a transformation formula for generalized Dedekind eta-functions. Various types of Dedekind sums arise, and reciprocity laws are established.

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A transformation formula under modular substitutions is derived for a very large class of generalized Eisenstein series. The result also gives a transformation formula for generalized Dedekind eta-functions. Various types of Dedekind sums arise, and reciprocity laws are established.

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A transformation formula under modular substitutions is derived for a very large class of generalized Eisenstein series. The result also gives a transformation formula for generalized Dedekind eta-functions. Various types of Dedekind sums arise, and reciprocity laws are established.

Key concepts: Dedekind sum, Dedekind eta function, Mathematics, Reciprocity law, Dedekind cut, Pure mathematics, Eisenstein series, Modular form

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