Linear identities for partition pairs with 4-cores

Abstract

We determine an infinite family of linear identities for the number $A_4(n)$ of partition pairs of $n$ with $4$-cores by employing elementary $q$-series techniques and certain $3$-dissection formulas. We then discover an infinite family of congruences for $A_4(n)$ as a consequence of these linear identities.

Theorem 1.2 has been revised; 13 pages, comments are welcome