Hecke Operators and Eigenfunctions, Fourier coefficients

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The discussion centers on the action of the Hecke operator T_2 on the space M_k(Γ₀(N)), specifically examining the eigenfunctions θ⁴(n) + 16F and F(t). It is established that T_2θ⁴(t) = θ⁴(t) + 16F(t), with the coefficients b_n defined based on whether 2 divides n. The user expresses confusion about how this relationship holds for even n greater than 2, given that F(t) contributes only odd coefficients. They derive that b_2 = a_4, leading to a contradiction since a_2 cannot equal a_4. The user seeks clarification on their understanding of the eigenfunction properties and the implications of the coefficients.
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Homework Statement



Consider the action of ##T_2## acting on ##M_k(\Gamma_{0}(N)) ##, and show that ##\theta^4(n)+16F ## and ##F(t)## are both eigenfunctions.

Functions are given by:
whattheheck.png


Homework Equations



For the Hecke Operators ##T_p## acting on ##M_k(\Gamma_{0}(N)) ##, the Hecke conguence subgroup of ##M_k (SL_2(Z)) ## , the coefficients are given as the same as acting on (SL_2(Z)) if ##p## does not divide the level ##N## ##b_n=a_{pn}+p^{k-1}a_{n/p} ## but ##b_n=a_{pn}## if ##p## does divide ##N##.

Where ## T_p f(t) = \sum\limits^{\infty}_{n=0}a_nq^n ## and ## f(t) = \sum\limits^{\infty}_{n=0} a_n q^n ##
For this question ##2## does divide ##4## and so we are using: ##b_n=a_{2n}##

The Attempt at a Solution


So we have ##b_0 = a_0 ##
## b_1= a_2##
##b_2=a_4##
##b_4=a_6##

solution here:
heckesol.png
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I agree that ## T_2 \theta^4(t)= \theta^4(t)+16F(t)## from ##b_0 ## and ##b_1## since ##b_0=a_0 ## is given by ##a_0 ## of ##\theta^4(t) ## since ##f(t)## only has odd coefficients. similarly ##b_1=a_2##= the first coeffieicnt of ##\theta^4(t)## + 16 * the first coefficient of ##F(t) ##.

However can not see how this can be true for any even ##n >2 ##. (Since ##F(t)## has only odd ##n## contributions.

Let me use the result that the ##r_4(n)## are given by ## 8 \Omega_1(n)## for ##n## odd and ##24 \sigma_1(n_0) ## for ##n_0## the odd divisors of ##n##. So I get ##r_4(4)=24(3+1)=96=a_4## and so since ## T_2 \theta^4(t)= \theta^4(t)+16F(t) => b_2 = a_4 ##. But now since ##F(t)## only has odd coefficients, this implies that ##a_2 = b_2=a_4 ## which of course it isn't.

Am i doing something really stupid?
Many thanks
 

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binbagsss said:

Homework Statement



Consider the action of ##T_2## acting on ##M_k(\Gamma_{0}(N)) ##, and show that ##\theta^4(n)+16F ## and ##F(t)## are both eigenfunctions.

Functions are given by:View attachment 224651

Homework Equations



For the Hecke Operators ##T_p## acting on ##M_k(\Gamma_{0}(N)) ##, the Hecke conguence subgroup of ##M_k (SL_2(Z)) ## , the coefficients are given as the same as acting on (SL_2(Z)) if ##p## does not divide the level ##N## ##b_n=a_{pn}+p^{k-1}a_{n/p} ## but ##b_n=a_{pn}## if ##p## does divide ##N##.

Where ## T_p f(t) = \sum\limits^{\infty}_{n=0}a_nq^n ## and ## f(t) = \sum\limits^{\infty}_{n=0} a_n q^n ##
For this question ##2## does divide ##4## and so we are using: ##b_n=a_{2n}##

The Attempt at a Solution


So we have ##b_0 = a_0 ##
## b_1= a_2##
##b_2=a_4##
##b_4=a_6##

solution here: View attachment 224652View attachment 224652

I agree that ## T_2 \theta^4(t)= \theta^4(t)+16F(t)## from ##b_0 ## and ##b_1## since ##b_0=a_0 ## is given by ##a_0 ## of ##\theta^4(t) ## since ##f(t)## only has odd coefficients. similarly ##b_1=a_2##= the first coeffieicnt of ##\theta^4(t)## + 16 * the first coefficient of ##F(t) ##.

However can not see how this can be true for any even ##n >2 ##. (Since ##F(t)## has only odd ##n## contributions.

Let me use the result that the ##r_4(n)## are given by ## 8 \Omega_1(n)## for ##n## odd and ##24 \sigma_1(n_0) ## for ##n_0## the odd divisors of ##n##. So I get ##r_4(4)=24(3+1)=96=a_4## and so since ## T_2 \theta^4(t)= \theta^4(t)+16F(t) => b_2 = a_4 ##. But now since ##F(t)## only has odd coefficients, this implies that ##a_2 = b_2=a_4 ## which of course it isn't.

Am i doing something really stupid?
Many thanks

Apolgies I have made a typo in the OP where it reads ## T_p f(t) = \sum\limits^{\infty}_{n=0}a_nq^n ## , it should read ## T_p f(t) = \sum\limits^{\infty}_{n=0}b_nq^n ## ,

I am still stuck on this so any help much appreciated, thanks
 
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