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:::51. The other characteristic properties of the function are also retained. The addition-theorem, while limited to a ring-formed region, exists for the whole region of convergence established for $\phi(u)$
 
:::51. The other characteristic properties of the function are also retained. The addition-theorem, while limited to a ring-formed region, exists for the whole region of convergence established for $\phi(u)$
 +
:CHAPTER III THE EXISTENCE OF PERIODIC FUNCTIONS IN GENERAL
 +
:::52.
 +
:::53.
 +
:::54.
 +
:::55. Functions defined by their behavior at infinity
 +
::The Period-Strips
 +
:::56. The exponential function takes an arbitrary value once within its period-strip
 +
:::57. The sine-function take an arbitrary value twice within its period-strip
 +
:::58. It is sufficient to study a simply periodic function within initial period strip
 +
:::59. General form of a simply periodic function
 +
:::60. Fourier Series
 +
:::61.
 +
:::62.
 +
:::63.
 +
:::64. The nature of the integrals of this equation
 +
:::65. A further condition that an integral of the equation be simply periodic
 +
:::66. A final condition
 +
:::Examples
 +
:CHAPTER IV DOUBLE PERIODIC FUNCTIONS. THEIR EXISTENCE. THE PERIODS
 +
:::67.
 +
:::68.
 +
:::69. The distance between two period-points is finite
 +
:::70. The quotient of two periods cannot be real
 +
:::71. Jacobi's proof
 +
:::72.
 +
:::73.
 +
:::74. Existence of two primitive periods
 +
:::75. The study of a doubly periodic function may be restricted to a period-parallelogram
 +
:::76. Congruent points
 +
:::77. All periods may be expressed through a pair of primitive periods
 +
:::78. A theorem due to Jacobi
 +
:::79. Pairs of primitive periods are not unique
 +
:::80. Equivalent pairs of primitive periods. Transformations of the first degree
 +
:::81. Preference given to certain pairs of primitive periods
 +
:::82. Numerical values
 +
:CHAPTER V CONSTRUCTION OF DOUBLY PERIODIC FUNCTIONS
 +
:::83. An integral transcendental function which is doubly periodic is a constant
 +
:::84. Hermite's doubly periodic functions of the third sort
 +
:::85. Formation of the intermediary functions
 +
:::86. Condition of convergence
 +
:::87.
 +
:::88.
 +
:::89. Historical
 +
:::90. Intermediary functions of the $k$th order
 +
:::91. The zeros
 +
:::92. Their number within a period-parallelogram
 +
:::93. The zero of the Chi-function
 +
::The General Doubly Periodic Function Expressed through a Simple Transcendent
 +
:::94. A doubly periodic function expressed as the quotient of two integral transcendental functions
 +
:::95. Expressed through the Chi-function
 +
:::96.
 +
:::97.
 +
:::98.
 +
:::99.
 +
:::100.
 +
:::101. Liouville's Theorem regarding the infinities
 +
:::102. Two different methods for the treatment of doubly periodic functions
 +
::The Eliminant Equation
 +
:::103. The existence of the eliminant equation which is associated with every one-valued doubly periodic function
 +
:::104. A doubly periodic function takes any value as often as it becomes infinite of the first order within a period-parallelogram
 +
:::105. Algebraic equation connecting two doubly periodic functions of different orders. Algebraic equation connecting a doubly periodic function and its derivative
 +
:::106. The form of the eliminant equation
 +
:::107. The form of the resulting integral. The inverse sine-function. Statement of the "problem of inversion"
 +
:CHAPTER VI THE RIEMANN SURFACE
 +
:::108. Two-valued functions. Branch-points
 +
:::109. The circle of convergence cannot contain a branch-point
 +
:::110.
 +
:::111.
 +
:::112.
 +
:::113. The case where a circuit is around a branch-point
 +
:::114. The case where a circuit is around two branch-points
 +
:::115. The case where the point at infinity is a branch-point
 +
:::116. Canals. The Riemann Surface $s^2=R(z)$
 +
::The One-valued Functions of Position on the Riemann Surface
 +
:::117. Every one-valued function of position on the Riemann Surface satisfies a quadratic equation, whose coefficients are rational functions
 +
:::118. Its form is $w=p+qs$, where $p$ and $q$ are rational functions of $z$
 +
::The Zeros of the One-valued Functions of Position
 +
:::119. The functions $p$ and $q$ may be infinite at a point which is a zero of $w$
 +
:::120. The order of the zero, if at a branch-point
 +
::Integration
 +
:::121. The path of integration may lie in both leaves
 +
:::122. The boundaries of a portion of surface
 +
:::123. The residues
 +
:::124. The sum of the residues taken of the complete boundaries of a portion of surface
 +
:::125. The values of the residues at branch-points
 +
:::126. Application of Cauchy's Theorem
 +
:::127. The one-valued function of position takes every value in the Riemann Surface an equal number of times
 +
:::128. Simply connected surfaces
 +
:::129.
 +
:::130.
 +
::Realms of Rationality
 +
:::131. Definitions. Elements. The elliptic realm
 +
:CHAPTER VII THE PROBLEM OF INVERSION
 +
:::132. The problem stated
 +
:::133.
 +
:::134.
 +
:::135.
 +
:::136. The elliptic integral of the first kind remains finite at a branch-point and also for the point at infinity
 +
:::137. The Riemann Surface in which the canals have been drawn
 +
:::138.
 +
:::139.
 +
:::140. The intermediary functions on the Riemann Surface
 +
:::141. The quotient of two such functions is a rational function
 +
:::142. The moduli of periodicity expressed through integrals
 +
:::143. The Riemann Surface having three finite branch-points
 +
:::144.
 +
:::145.
 +
:::146.
 +
:::147. The zeros of the intermediary functions
 +
:::148. The Theta-functions again introduced
 +
:::149. The sum of two integrals whose upper limits are points one over the other on the Riemann Surface
 +
:::150.
 +
:::151.
 +
:::152. Résumé
 +
:::153. Remarks of Lejeunne Dirichlet
 +
:::154. The eliminant equation reduced by another method
 +
:::155. A Theorem of Liouville
 +
:::156.
 +
:::157.
 +
:::158. Classification of one-valued functions that have algebraic addition-theorems
 +
:::159. The elliptic realm of rationality includes all one-vauled functions which have algebraic addition-theorems
 +
:CHAPTER VIII ELLIPTIC INTEGRALS IN GENERAL
 +
:::160.
 +
:::161.
 +
:::162.
 +
:::163.
 +
:::164.
 +
:::165.
 +
::Legendre's Normal Forms
 +
:::166.
 +
:::167.
 +
:::168. The name "elliptic integral"
 +
:::169. The forms employed by Weierstrass
 +
:::170. Other methods of deriving the forms employed by Weierstrass
 +
:::171. Discussion of the six anharmonic ratios which are connected with the modulus
 +
:::172. Other methods of deriving the forms employed by Weierstrass
 +
:::173.
 +
:::174.
 +
:::175. The discriminant
 +
:::176.
 +
:::177.
 +
:::178.
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:::179. The Hessian covariant
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:::180.
 +
:::181.
 +
:::182.
 +
:::183.
 +
:::184. Weierstrass's notation
 +
:::185. A substitution which changes Weierstrass's normal form into that of Legendre
 +
:::186. A certain absolute invariant
 +
:::187. Riemann's normal form
 +
:::188. Further discussion of the elliptic realm of rationality
 +
:::Examples
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:CHAPTER IX THE MODULI OF PERIODICITY FOR THE NORMAL FORMS OF LEGENDRE AND OF WEIERSTRASS
 +
:::189. Construction of the Riemann Surface which is associated with the integral of Legendre's normal form
 +
:::190.
 +
:::191.
 +
:::192.
 +
:::193. The quantities $K$ and $K'$
 +
:::194.
 +
:::195.
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:::196. The relations between the moduli of periodicity for the normal forms of Legendre and of Weierstrass
 +
:::197.
 +
:::198.
 +
:::Examples
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:CHAPTER X THE JACOBI THETA-FUNCTIONS
 +
:::199.
 +
:::200.
 +
:::201.
 +
:::202.
 +
:::203. The zeros
 +
:::204. The Theta-functions when the moduli are interchanged
 +
::Expression of the Theta-Functions in the Form of Infinite Products
 +
:::205.
 +
:::206.
 +
:::207. Determination of the constant
 +
::The Small Theta-Functions
 +
:::208. Expressed through infinite series
 +
:::209. Expressed through infinite products
 +
:::210. Jacobi's fundamental theorem for the addition of theta-functions
 +
:::211. The addition-theorems tabulated
 +
:::212. Reason given for not expressing the theta-functions through binomial products
 +
::Examples
 +
:::213.
 +
:::214.
 +
:::215.
 +
:::216.
 +
:::217. The zeros of the elliptic functions
 +
:::218. The argument increased by quarter and half periods. The periods of these functions
 +
:::219. The derivatives
 +
:::220. Jacobi's imaginary transformation
 +
:::221.
 +
:::222.
 +
:::223. Linear transformations
 +
:::224. Imaginary argument
 +
:::225. Quadratic transformations. Landen's tranformations
 +
:::226. Development in powers of $u$
 +
:::227. First method
 +
:::228. Formulas employed by Hermite
 +
:::229.
 +
:::230.
 +
:::231.
 +
:::232. Explanation of the term
 +
:::233. Definitions
 +
:::234. Representation of such functions in terms of a fundamental function
 +
:::235. Formation of the fundamental function
 +
:::236. The exceptional case
 +
:::237. Different procedure
 +
:::238.
 +
:::239.
 +
:::240.
 +
::Examples
 +
:::240.
 +
:::241. Formation of an integral that is algebraically infinite at only one point
 +
:::242. The addition of an integral of the first kind to an integral of the second kind
 +
:::243. Formation of an expression consisting of two integrals of the second kind which is nowhere infinite
 +
:::244. Notation of Legendre and of Jacobi
 +
:::245. A form employed by Hermite. The problem of inversion does not lead to unique results
 +
:::246. The integral is a one-valued function of its argument $u$
 +
:::247. The analytic expression of the integral. Its relation with the theta-function
 +
:::248. The moduli of periodicity
 +
:::249. Legendre's celebrated formula
 +
:::250. Jacobi's zeta-function
 +
:::251. The properties of the theta-function derived from those of the zeta-function; an insight into the Weierstrassian functions
 +
:::252. The zeta-function expressed in series
 +
:::253. Thomae's notation
 +
:::254. The second logarithmic derivatives are rational functions of the upper limit
 +
::Examples
 +
:CHAPTER XIV INTRODUCTION TO WEIERSTRASS'S THEORY
 +
:::255. The former investigations relative to the Riemann Surface are applicable here
 +
:::256. The transformation of Weierstrass's normal integral into that of Legendre gives at once the nature and the periods of Weierstrass's function
 +
:::257. Derivation of the sigma-function from the theta-function
 +
:::258. Definition of Weierstrass's zeta-function. The moduli of periodicity
 +
:::259. These moduli expressed through those of Jacobi; relations among the moduli of periodicity
 +
:::260. Other sigma-functions introduced
 +
:::261.
 +
:::262.
 +
:::263. Jacobi's zeta-function expressed through Weierstrass's zeta-function
 +
:::Examples
 +
:CHAPTER XV THE WEIERSTRASSIAN FUNCTIONS $\wp u, \zeta u, \sigma u$
 +
:::264. The $\mathrm{Pe}$-function
 +
:::265. The existence of a function having the properties required of this function
 +
:::266. Conditions of convergence
 +
:::267. The infinite series through which the $\mathrm{Pe}$-function is expressed, is absolutely convergent
 +
:::268. The derivative of the $\mathrm{Pe}$-function
 +
:::269. The periods
 +
:::270. Another proof that this function is doubly periodic
 +
:::271. This function remains unchanged when a translation is made to an equivalent pair of primitive periods
 +
::The Sigma-Function
 +
:::272. The expression through which the sigma-function is defined, is absolutely convergent; expressed as an infinite product
 +
:::273. Historical. Mention is made in particular of the work of Eisenstein
 +
:::274. The infinite product is absolutely convergent
 +
:::275.
 +
:::276.
 +
::The $\zeta u$-Function
 +
:::277. Convergence of the series through which this function is defined
 +
:::278. The eliminant equation through which the $\mathrm{Pe}$-function is defined
 +
:::279. The coefficients of the three functions defined above are integral functions of the invariants
 +
:::280. Recursion formula for the coefficients of the $\mathrm{Pe}$-function. The three functions expressed as infinite series in powers of $u$
 +
:::281. The $\mathrm{Pe}$-function expressed as the quotient of two integral transcendental functions
 +
:::282. Another expression of this function
 +
:::283. The $\mathrm{Pe}$-function when one of its periods is infinite
 +
:::284.
 +
:::285.
 +
:::286.
 +
:::287.
 +
:::288.
 +
:::289.
 +
:::290.
 +
:::291. The sigma-function expressed as an infinite product of trigonometric functions; the zeta- and $\mathrm{Pe}$-functions expressed as infinite summations of such functions. The invariants
 +
:::292. Homogeneity
 +
:::293. Degeneracy
 +
:::Examples
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:CHAPTER XVI THE ADDITION-THEOREMS
 +
:::294.
 +
:::295.
 +
:::296. The elliptic functions being quotient of theta-functions have algebraic addition-theorems which may be derived from those of the intermediary functions
 +
:::297. Addition-theorem for the integrals of the second kind
 +
::Addition-Theorems for the Weierstrassian Functions
 +
:::298. A theorem of fundamental importance in Weierstrass's theory
 +
:::299. Addition-theorems for the sigma-functions and the addition theorem of the $\mathrm{Pe}$-function derived therefrom by differentiation
 +
:::300.
 +
:::301.
 +
:::302. The sigma-function when the argument is doubled
 +
:::303. Historical. Euler and Lagrange
 +
:::304.
 +
:::305.
 +
:::306.
 +
:::307.
 +
:::308. The method of Darboux
 +
:::309. Lagrange's direct method of finding the algebraic integral
 +
:::310. The algebraic integral in Weierstrass's theory follows directly from Lagrange's method
 +
:::311. Another deviation of the addition-theorem for the $\mathrm{Pe}$-function
 +
:::312. Another method of representing the elliptic functions when quarter and half periods are added to the argument
 +
:::313. Duplication
 +
:::314. Dimidiation
 +
:::315.
 +
:::316.
 +
:::Examples
 +
:CHAPTER XVII THE SIGMA-FUNCTIONS
 +
:::317. It is required to determine directly the sigma-function when its characteristic properties are assigned
 +
:::318. Introduction of a Fourier Series
 +
:::319. The sigma-function completely determined
 +
:::320. Introduction of the other sigma-functions; their relation with the theta-functions
 +
:::321. The sigma-functions expressed through infinite products. The moduli of periodicity expressed through infinite series
 +
:::322. The sigma-function when the argument is doubled
 +
:::323. The sigma-functions when the argument is increased by a period
 +
:::324. Relation among the sigma-functions
 +
::Differential Equations which are satisfied by Sigma-Quotients
 +
:::325. The differential equation is the same as that given by Legendre
 +
:::326. The Jacobi-functions expressed through products of sigma-functions
 +
:::327. Other relations existing among quotients of sigma-functions
 +
:::328. The square root of the difference of branch-points expressed through quotients of sigma-functions
 +
:::329. These difference uniquely determined
 +
:::330. The sigma-functions when the argument is increased by a quarter-period
 +
:::331. The quotient of sigma-functions when the argument is increased by a period
 +
:::332.
 +
:::333.
 +
:::334. The sigma-functions for equivalent pairs of primitive periods
 +
::Addition-Theorems for the Sigma-Functions
 +
:::335. The addition-theorems derived and tabulated in the same manner as has already been done for the theta-functions
 +
::Expansion of the Sigma-Functions in Powers of the Argument
 +
:::336. Derivation of the differential equation which serves as a recursion-formula for the expansion of the sigma-function
 +
:::Examples
 +
:CHAPTER XVIII - THE THETA- AND SIGMA-FUNCTIONS WHEN SPECIAL VALUES ARE GIVEN TO THE ARGUMENT
 +
:::337.
 +
:::338.
 +
:::339.
 +
:::340.
 +
:::341. The moduli and the moduli of periodicity expressed through theta-functions
 +
:::342. Other interesting formulas for the elliptic functions; expressions for the fourth roots of the moduli
 +
:::343. Formulas which arise by equating different expressions through which the theta-functions are represented; the squares of theta-functions with zero arguments
 +
:::344. A formula due to Poisson
 +
:::345. The equations connecting the theta- and sigma-functions; relations among the Jacobi and the Weierstrassian constants
 +
:::346. The Weierstrassian moduli of periodicity expressed through theta-functions
 +
:::347. The sigma-functions with quarter periods as arguments
 +
:::Examples
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:CHAPTER XIX ELLIPTIC INTEGRALS OF THE THIRD KIND
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:::348.
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:::349.
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Harris Hancock: Lectures on the theory of elliptic functions

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Contents

CHAPTER 1 PRELIMINARY NOTIONS
1. One-valued function. Regular function. Zeros
2. Singular points. Pole or infinity
3. Essential singular points
4. Remark concerning the zeros and poles
5. The point at infinity
6. Convergence of series
7. A one-valued function that is regular at all points of the plane is a constant
8. The zeros and the poles of a one-valued function are necessarily isolated
Rational functions
9.
10.
Principal Analytical Forms of Rational Functions
11. First form: Where the poles and the corresponding principal parts are brought into evidence
12. Second form: Where the zeros and the infinities are brought into evidence
Trigonometric functions
13. Integral transcendental functions
14. Results established by Cauchy
15.
16.
Infinite products
17.
18.
19. The infinite products expressed through infinite series
20.
21.
22. The cot-function
23. Development in series
The General Trigonometric Functions
24. The general trigonometric function expressed as a rational function of the cot-function
25. Decomposition into partial fractions
26. Expressed as a quotient of linear factors
27. Domain of convergence. Analytic continuation
28. Example of a function which has no definite derivative
29. The function is one-valued in the plane where the canals have been drawn
30. The process may be reversed
31. Algebraic addition-theorems. Definition of an elliptic function
Examples
CHAPTER II FUNCTIONS WHICH HAVE ALGEBRAIC ADDITION-THEOREMS
32. Examples of functions having algebraic addition-theorems
33. The addition-theorem stated
34. Méray's eliminant equation
35. The existence of this equation is universal for functions considered
36. A formula of fundamental importance for the addition-theorems
37. The higher derivatives expressed as rational functions of the function and its first derivative
37a.
38.
39. A form of the general integral of Méray's equation
The Discussion Restricted to One-valued Functions
40. All functions which have the property that $\phi(u+v)$ may be rationally expressed through $\phi(u)$, $\phi'(u)$, $\phi(v)$, $\phi'(v)$ are one-valued
41.
42.
43.
44.
45.
46. Example showing that a function $\phi(u)$ may be such that $\phi(u+v)$ is rationally expressible through $\phi(u)$, $\phi'(u)$, $\phi(v)$, $\phi'(v)$ without having an algebraic addition-theorem
Continuation of the Domain in which the Analytic Function $\phi(u)$ has been Defined, with Proofs that its Characteristic Properties are Retained in the Extended Domain
47. Definition of the function in the neighborhood of the origin
48.
49.
50.
51. The other characteristic properties of the function are also retained. The addition-theorem, while limited to a ring-formed region, exists for the whole region of convergence established for $\phi(u)$
CHAPTER III THE EXISTENCE OF PERIODIC FUNCTIONS IN GENERAL
52.
53.
54.
55. Functions defined by their behavior at infinity
The Period-Strips
56. The exponential function takes an arbitrary value once within its period-strip
57. The sine-function take an arbitrary value twice within its period-strip
58. It is sufficient to study a simply periodic function within initial period strip
59. General form of a simply periodic function
60. Fourier Series
61.
62.
63.
64. The nature of the integrals of this equation
65. A further condition that an integral of the equation be simply periodic
66. A final condition
Examples
CHAPTER IV DOUBLE PERIODIC FUNCTIONS. THEIR EXISTENCE. THE PERIODS
67.
68.
69. The distance between two period-points is finite
70. The quotient of two periods cannot be real
71. Jacobi's proof
72.
73.
74. Existence of two primitive periods
75. The study of a doubly periodic function may be restricted to a period-parallelogram
76. Congruent points
77. All periods may be expressed through a pair of primitive periods
78. A theorem due to Jacobi
79. Pairs of primitive periods are not unique
80. Equivalent pairs of primitive periods. Transformations of the first degree
81. Preference given to certain pairs of primitive periods
82. Numerical values
CHAPTER V CONSTRUCTION OF DOUBLY PERIODIC FUNCTIONS
83. An integral transcendental function which is doubly periodic is a constant
84. Hermite's doubly periodic functions of the third sort
85. Formation of the intermediary functions
86. Condition of convergence
87.
88.
89. Historical
90. Intermediary functions of the $k$th order
91. The zeros
92. Their number within a period-parallelogram
93. The zero of the Chi-function
The General Doubly Periodic Function Expressed through a Simple Transcendent
94. A doubly periodic function expressed as the quotient of two integral transcendental functions
95. Expressed through the Chi-function
96.
97.
98.
99.
100.
101. Liouville's Theorem regarding the infinities
102. Two different methods for the treatment of doubly periodic functions
The Eliminant Equation
103. The existence of the eliminant equation which is associated with every one-valued doubly periodic function
104. A doubly periodic function takes any value as often as it becomes infinite of the first order within a period-parallelogram
105. Algebraic equation connecting two doubly periodic functions of different orders. Algebraic equation connecting a doubly periodic function and its derivative
106. The form of the eliminant equation
107. The form of the resulting integral. The inverse sine-function. Statement of the "problem of inversion"
CHAPTER VI THE RIEMANN SURFACE
108. Two-valued functions. Branch-points
109. The circle of convergence cannot contain a branch-point
110.
111.
112.
113. The case where a circuit is around a branch-point
114. The case where a circuit is around two branch-points
115. The case where the point at infinity is a branch-point
116. Canals. The Riemann Surface $s^2=R(z)$
The One-valued Functions of Position on the Riemann Surface
117. Every one-valued function of position on the Riemann Surface satisfies a quadratic equation, whose coefficients are rational functions
118. Its form is $w=p+qs$, where $p$ and $q$ are rational functions of $z$
The Zeros of the One-valued Functions of Position
119. The functions $p$ and $q$ may be infinite at a point which is a zero of $w$
120. The order of the zero, if at a branch-point
Integration
121. The path of integration may lie in both leaves
122. The boundaries of a portion of surface
123. The residues
124. The sum of the residues taken of the complete boundaries of a portion of surface
125. The values of the residues at branch-points
126. Application of Cauchy's Theorem
127. The one-valued function of position takes every value in the Riemann Surface an equal number of times
128. Simply connected surfaces
129.
130.
Realms of Rationality
131. Definitions. Elements. The elliptic realm
CHAPTER VII THE PROBLEM OF INVERSION
132. The problem stated
133.
134.
135.
136. The elliptic integral of the first kind remains finite at a branch-point and also for the point at infinity
137. The Riemann Surface in which the canals have been drawn
138.
139.
140. The intermediary functions on the Riemann Surface
141. The quotient of two such functions is a rational function
142. The moduli of periodicity expressed through integrals
143. The Riemann Surface having three finite branch-points
144.
145.
146.
147. The zeros of the intermediary functions
148. The Theta-functions again introduced
149. The sum of two integrals whose upper limits are points one over the other on the Riemann Surface
150.
151.
152. Résumé
153. Remarks of Lejeunne Dirichlet
154. The eliminant equation reduced by another method
155. A Theorem of Liouville
156.
157.
158. Classification of one-valued functions that have algebraic addition-theorems
159. The elliptic realm of rationality includes all one-vauled functions which have algebraic addition-theorems
CHAPTER VIII ELLIPTIC INTEGRALS IN GENERAL
160.
161.
162.
163.
164.
165.
Legendre's Normal Forms
166.
167.
168. The name "elliptic integral"
169. The forms employed by Weierstrass
170. Other methods of deriving the forms employed by Weierstrass
171. Discussion of the six anharmonic ratios which are connected with the modulus
172. Other methods of deriving the forms employed by Weierstrass
173.
174.
175. The discriminant
176.
177.
178.
179. The Hessian covariant
180.
181.
182.
183.
184. Weierstrass's notation
185. A substitution which changes Weierstrass's normal form into that of Legendre
186. A certain absolute invariant
187. Riemann's normal form
188. Further discussion of the elliptic realm of rationality
Examples
CHAPTER IX THE MODULI OF PERIODICITY FOR THE NORMAL FORMS OF LEGENDRE AND OF WEIERSTRASS
189. Construction of the Riemann Surface which is associated with the integral of Legendre's normal form
190.
191.
192.
193. The quantities $K$ and $K'$
194.
195.
196. The relations between the moduli of periodicity for the normal forms of Legendre and of Weierstrass
197.
198.
Examples
CHAPTER X THE JACOBI THETA-FUNCTIONS
199.
200.
201.
202.
203. The zeros
204. The Theta-functions when the moduli are interchanged
Expression of the Theta-Functions in the Form of Infinite Products
205.
206.
207. Determination of the constant
The Small Theta-Functions
208. Expressed through infinite series
209. Expressed through infinite products
210. Jacobi's fundamental theorem for the addition of theta-functions
211. The addition-theorems tabulated
212. Reason given for not expressing the theta-functions through binomial products
Examples
213.
214.
215.
216.
217. The zeros of the elliptic functions
218. The argument increased by quarter and half periods. The periods of these functions
219. The derivatives
220. Jacobi's imaginary transformation
221.
222.
223. Linear transformations
224. Imaginary argument
225. Quadratic transformations. Landen's tranformations
226. Development in powers of $u$
227. First method
228. Formulas employed by Hermite
229.
230.
231.
232. Explanation of the term
233. Definitions
234. Representation of such functions in terms of a fundamental function
235. Formation of the fundamental function
236. The exceptional case
237. Different procedure
238.
239.
240.
Examples
240.
241. Formation of an integral that is algebraically infinite at only one point
242. The addition of an integral of the first kind to an integral of the second kind
243. Formation of an expression consisting of two integrals of the second kind which is nowhere infinite
244. Notation of Legendre and of Jacobi
245. A form employed by Hermite. The problem of inversion does not lead to unique results
246. The integral is a one-valued function of its argument $u$
247. The analytic expression of the integral. Its relation with the theta-function
248. The moduli of periodicity
249. Legendre's celebrated formula
250. Jacobi's zeta-function
251. The properties of the theta-function derived from those of the zeta-function; an insight into the Weierstrassian functions
252. The zeta-function expressed in series
253. Thomae's notation
254. The second logarithmic derivatives are rational functions of the upper limit
Examples
CHAPTER XIV INTRODUCTION TO WEIERSTRASS'S THEORY
255. The former investigations relative to the Riemann Surface are applicable here
256. The transformation of Weierstrass's normal integral into that of Legendre gives at once the nature and the periods of Weierstrass's function
257. Derivation of the sigma-function from the theta-function
258. Definition of Weierstrass's zeta-function. The moduli of periodicity
259. These moduli expressed through those of Jacobi; relations among the moduli of periodicity
260. Other sigma-functions introduced
261.
262.
263. Jacobi's zeta-function expressed through Weierstrass's zeta-function
Examples
CHAPTER XV THE WEIERSTRASSIAN FUNCTIONS $\wp u, \zeta u, \sigma u$
264. The $\mathrm{Pe}$-function
265. The existence of a function having the properties required of this function
266. Conditions of convergence
267. The infinite series through which the $\mathrm{Pe}$-function is expressed, is absolutely convergent
268. The derivative of the $\mathrm{Pe}$-function
269. The periods
270. Another proof that this function is doubly periodic
271. This function remains unchanged when a translation is made to an equivalent pair of primitive periods
The Sigma-Function
272. The expression through which the sigma-function is defined, is absolutely convergent; expressed as an infinite product
273. Historical. Mention is made in particular of the work of Eisenstein
274. The infinite product is absolutely convergent
275.
276.
The $\zeta u$-Function
277. Convergence of the series through which this function is defined
278. The eliminant equation through which the $\mathrm{Pe}$-function is defined
279. The coefficients of the three functions defined above are integral functions of the invariants
280. Recursion formula for the coefficients of the $\mathrm{Pe}$-function. The three functions expressed as infinite series in powers of $u$
281. The $\mathrm{Pe}$-function expressed as the quotient of two integral transcendental functions
282. Another expression of this function
283. The $\mathrm{Pe}$-function when one of its periods is infinite
284.
285.
286.
287.
288.
289.
290.
291. The sigma-function expressed as an infinite product of trigonometric functions; the zeta- and $\mathrm{Pe}$-functions expressed as infinite summations of such functions. The invariants
292. Homogeneity
293. Degeneracy
Examples
CHAPTER XVI THE ADDITION-THEOREMS
294.
295.
296. The elliptic functions being quotient of theta-functions have algebraic addition-theorems which may be derived from those of the intermediary functions
297. Addition-theorem for the integrals of the second kind
Addition-Theorems for the Weierstrassian Functions
298. A theorem of fundamental importance in Weierstrass's theory
299. Addition-theorems for the sigma-functions and the addition theorem of the $\mathrm{Pe}$-function derived therefrom by differentiation
300.
301.
302. The sigma-function when the argument is doubled
303. Historical. Euler and Lagrange
304.
305.
306.
307.
308. The method of Darboux
309. Lagrange's direct method of finding the algebraic integral
310. The algebraic integral in Weierstrass's theory follows directly from Lagrange's method
311. Another deviation of the addition-theorem for the $\mathrm{Pe}$-function
312. Another method of representing the elliptic functions when quarter and half periods are added to the argument
313. Duplication
314. Dimidiation
315.
316.
Examples
CHAPTER XVII THE SIGMA-FUNCTIONS
317. It is required to determine directly the sigma-function when its characteristic properties are assigned
318. Introduction of a Fourier Series
319. The sigma-function completely determined
320. Introduction of the other sigma-functions; their relation with the theta-functions
321. The sigma-functions expressed through infinite products. The moduli of periodicity expressed through infinite series
322. The sigma-function when the argument is doubled
323. The sigma-functions when the argument is increased by a period
324. Relation among the sigma-functions
Differential Equations which are satisfied by Sigma-Quotients
325. The differential equation is the same as that given by Legendre
326. The Jacobi-functions expressed through products of sigma-functions
327. Other relations existing among quotients of sigma-functions
328. The square root of the difference of branch-points expressed through quotients of sigma-functions
329. These difference uniquely determined
330. The sigma-functions when the argument is increased by a quarter-period
331. The quotient of sigma-functions when the argument is increased by a period
332.
333.
334. The sigma-functions for equivalent pairs of primitive periods
Addition-Theorems for the Sigma-Functions
335. The addition-theorems derived and tabulated in the same manner as has already been done for the theta-functions
Expansion of the Sigma-Functions in Powers of the Argument
336. Derivation of the differential equation which serves as a recursion-formula for the expansion of the sigma-function
Examples
CHAPTER XVIII - THE THETA- AND SIGMA-FUNCTIONS WHEN SPECIAL VALUES ARE GIVEN TO THE ARGUMENT
337.
338.
339.
340.
341. The moduli and the moduli of periodicity expressed through theta-functions
342. Other interesting formulas for the elliptic functions; expressions for the fourth roots of the moduli
343. Formulas which arise by equating different expressions through which the theta-functions are represented; the squares of theta-functions with zero arguments
344. A formula due to Poisson
345. The equations connecting the theta- and sigma-functions; relations among the Jacobi and the Weierstrassian constants
346. The Weierstrassian moduli of periodicity expressed through theta-functions
347. The sigma-functions with quarter periods as arguments
Examples
CHAPTER XIX ELLIPTIC INTEGRALS OF THE THIRD KIND
348.
349.
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