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Let $q \in \mathbb{C}$ with $|q|<1$. The Jacobi $\vartheta_2$ function is defined by $$\vartheta_2(z,q)=2q^{\frac{1}{4}}\displaystyle\sum_{k=0}^{\infty} q^{k(k+1)} \cos(2k+1)z,$$ where $\cos$ denotes the cosine function.

Properties

Squares of theta relation for Jacobi theta 1 and Jacobi theta 4
Squares of theta relation for Jacobi theta 2 and Jacobi theta 4
Squares of theta relation for Jacobi theta 3 and Jacobi theta 4
Squares of theta relation for Jacobi theta 4 and Jacobi theta 4
Sum of fourth powers of Jacobi theta 2 and Jacobi theta 4 equals fourth power of Jacobi theta 3
Derivative of Jacobi theta 1 at 0
Logarithm of quotient of Jacobi theta 2 equals the log of a quotient of cosines + a sum of sines

See also

Jacobi theta 1
Jacobi theta 3
Jacobi theta 4

References

• 1960: Earl David Rainville: Special Functions ... (previous) ... (next): $164. (2)$
• 1964: Milton Abramowitz and Irene A. Stegun: Handbook of mathematical functions ... (previous) ... (next): 16.27.2