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Minimum-Degree Obstructions in the Riemann Theta Product: Classification, transition bounds and robust Gram certificates

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Abstract

We classify the least degree of a polynomial whose square has negative signed-moment value for the normalized fixed-center Riemann theta product. On 3 ≤ x ≤ 12 the degree has fourteen transitions, takes values between five and fifteen, and is nonmonotone; every transition and equality case is determined. Jacobi symmetry extends the classification to π²/12 ≤ x ≤ 12. Two- and three-summand theta models approximate all fourteen crossings with respective root errors below 0.00049 and 2.588 × 10⁻¹⁰. Twenty explicit rational Gram certificates include a seven-point example stable under absolute entrywise errors of 1.94 × 10⁻⁷. The paper also establishes fixed-degree Gaussian limits and single-summand degree-five positivity.

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  1. Edition 3 · 2026-10-27 · public
  2. Edition 2 · 2026-10-19 · public
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Research details

Subjects
Mathematics · Number Theory and Special Functions
Keywords
Riemann theta density, moment matrices, polynomial-square obstructions, Gram certificates, minimum degree, computer-assisted proof
Manuscript date
2026-10-18
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Scope

Expanded edition of the existing classification, extending [3,8] to [3,12] with three additional transitions and maximum degree fifteen. Jacobi reflection gives the interval [π²/12,12]. Results concern the normalized fixed-center theta product and the stated finite Gram certificates.

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References and related resources

  1. Scott Schubr. Locating Quintic Obstructions in the Riemann Theta Product: A certified transition and minimum-degree theorem (Version 2). Luminary Research Archive, October 18, 2026.