On a special value of the Ruelle L-function

Abstract

For a unitary local system of rank one on a complete hyperbolic threefold of finite volume which has only one cusp, the Ruelle L-function is defined. We will show that if the first cohomology group of the local system vanishes its value at s=0 is equal to the square of the Franz-Reidemeister torsion.

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