Proof of Springer's hypothesis

D. Kazhdan*

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Abstract

Let G be a reductive group over a finite field k of a characteristic p. Π:G k → Aut U is an irreducible representation of G in "a general position". Springer formulated a conjecture about values of the character of Π on unipotent elements. This conjecture is proved in the article.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)272-286
Number of pages15
JournalIsrael Journal of Mathematics
Volume28
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 1977
Externally publishedYes

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