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Spectral theory of automorphic forms: infinite co-volume - TU Darmstadt

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When a mathematical group has infinite co-volume, its spectral theory breaks from classical rules — and the fallout reshapes how we understand geometry, symmetry, and representation all at once.

Spectral TheoryRepresentation TheoryAutomorphic FormsHyperbolic Geometry

Theory Briefing

  • Infinite co-volume subgroups defy classical spectral theory, forcing mathematicians to rebuild foundational tools from scratch.
  • The spectrum of these groups links abstract automorphic forms to the concrete geometry of hyperbolic spaces.
  • Representation theory enters as a unifying lens, revealing hidden symmetry structures governing infinite-volume systems.