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  • Arithmetic dynamical questions with local rationality conditions

    Creator:
    Noytaptim, Chatchai
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    We introduce a numerical criterion which allows us to bound the degree of any algebraic integer having all of Galois conjugates in an interval of length less than 4. Using this criterion, we study two arithmetic dynamical questions with local rationality conditions. First, we classify all unicritical polynomials defined over...
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    : Arithmetic Dynamical Questions with Local Rationality Conditions. Abstract approved: Clayton Petsche Let d

  • On Small Heights of Totally p-adic Numbers

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    Stacy, Emerald T.
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    The height of an algebraic number A is a measure of how arithmetically complicated A is. We say A is totally p-adic if the minimal polynomial of A splits completely over the field of p-adic numbers. In this paper, we investigate what can be said about the smallest nonzero height...
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    Heights of Totally p-adic Numbers. Abstract approved: Clayton J. Petsche The height of an algebraic

  • An inner product on adelic measures

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    Oberly, Peter J.
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    We define an inner product on a vector space of adelic measures over a number field $K$. We find that the norm induced by this inner product governs weak convergence at each place of $K$. The canonical adelic measure associated to a rational map is in this vector space, and...
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    Product on Adelic Measures. Abstract Approved: Clayton J. Petsche We define an inner product on a vector

  • Fourier Analysis and Equidistribution on the p-adic Integers

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    Somasunderam, Naveen
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    In this dissertation, we use Fourier-analytic methods to study questions of equidistribution on the compact abelian group Zp of p-adic integers. In particu- lar, we prove a LeVeque-type Fourier analytic upper bound on the discrepancy of sequences. We establish p-adic analogues of the classical Dirichlet and Fejér kernels on R/Z,...
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    Analysis and Equidistribution on the p-adic Integers Abstract approved: Clayton J. Petsche In this

  • HARD PASS: An Arts-Based Autoethnography Regarding the Experience of a Graduate Student of Mathematics

    Creator:
    Ohsiek, Katy
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    This arts-based autoethnography explores the experience of a graduate student of mathematics at a mid-sized research university through a collection of collage, songwriting, and personal essays. This research identifies issues in the mathematics academic pipeline associated with gender, burnout culture, perfectionism, mental health, qualifying exams, and isolation. The present research...
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    Capstone Project
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    . • To Clayton Petsche and Kathryn McIntosh for taking the time to support this inquiry. • To my math

  • The Axiom of Choice and Homotopy Type Theory

    Creator:
    Schneider, Eric
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    In this work we introduce some basic concepts within homotopy type theory (HoTT), a proposed alternative mathematical foundation to classical set theory. In particular, our discussion revolves around the Axiom of Choice (AC). In Part I, we introduce the classical AC and some of its most important equivalents. In Part...
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    . APPROVED: David Wing, Mentor, representing Mathematics Clayton Petsche, Committee Member, representing

  • Subalgebras of the Split Octonions

    Creator:
    Bentz, Lida
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    We classify the subalgebras of the split octonions, paying particular attention to the null subalgebras and their extensions.
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    Capstone Project

  • Classifying Octonionic-Linear Operators

    Creator:
    Putnam, Alexander
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    The goal of this paper is to classify linear operators with octonionic coefficients and octonionic variables. While building up to the octonions we also classify linear operators over the quaternions and show how to relate the linear operators over the quaternions and octonions to matrices. We also construct a basis...
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  • Zeros of Certain Combinations of Products of Eisenstein Series

    Creator:
    Klangwang, Jetjaroen
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    In this dissertation, we begin by presenting the result of F. K. C. Rankin and Swinnerton-Dyer on the location of the zeros of the Eisenstein series for the full modular group in the standard fundamental domain. Their simple but beautiful argument shows that all zeros are located on the lower...
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    past four years. I also would like to give special thanks to my dissertation committee, Clayton

  • Existence of Eta-Quotients for Squarefree Levels and Modular Type Supercongruences for Hypergeometric Functions

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    Allen, Michael
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    In this dissertation, we consider two problems in number theory, both relating to modular forms. First we consider when a given modular form can be expressed as a quotient in Dedekind's $\eta$ function. Rouse and Webb \cite{RW} have determined the integers $N \leq 500$ such that the graded ring of...
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    conversations and correspondences over the years; and finally my dissertation committee, Mary Flahive, Clayton