Indefinite theta series and generalized error functions

Abstract

Theta series for lattices with indefinite signature $(n_{+},n_{-})$ arise in many areas of mathematics including representation theory and enumerative algebraic geometry. Their modular properties are well understood in the Lorentzian case ($n_{+}=1$), but have remained obscure when $n_{+}\ge 2$. Using a higher-dimensional generalization of the usual (complementary) error function, discovered in an independent physics project, we construct the modular completion of a class of `conformal' holomorphic theta series ($n_{+}=2$). As an application, we determine the modular properties of a generalized Appell-Lerch sum attached to the lattice $A_2$, which arose in the study of rank 3 vector bundles on ${\mathbb{P}}^2$. The extension of our method to $n_{+}>2$ is outlined.

32 pages, 2 figures; v2: discussed ${\Delta }_{12}=0$ case at end of section 3, added subsection 4.4 on $C_1=C_2$ case (relevant for signature (2,1)), and added several references; v3: published version in Selecta Mathematica (with apologies for not uploading it earlier)

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