P-adic L-functions And P-adic Representations Fonctions L P-adiques Des Représentations P-adiques. English

Traditionally, $p$-adic $L$-functions have been constructed from complex $L$-functions via special values and Iwasawa theory. In this volume, Perrin-Riou presents a theory of $p$-adic $L$-functions coming directly from $p$-adic Galois representations (or, more generally, from motives). This theory encompasses, in particular, a construction of the module of $p$-adic $L$-functions via the arithmetic theory and a conjectural definition of the $p$-adic $L$-function via its special values. Since the original publication of this book in French (see ""Asterisque"" 229, 1995), the field has undergone significant progress. These advances are noted in this English edition. Also, some minor improvements have been made to the text. Traditionally, P-adic L-functions Have Been Constructed From Complex L-functions Via Special Values And Iwasawa Theory. In This Volume, Perrin-riou Presents A Theory Of P-adic L-functions Coming Directly From P-adic Galois Representations (or, More Generally, From Motives). This Theory Encompasses, In Particular, A Construction Of The Module Of P-adic L-functions Via The Arithmetic Theory And A Conjectural Definition Of The P-adic L-function Via Its Special Values.--jacket. Ch. 1. Construction Of The Module Of P-adic L-functions Without Factors At Infinity -- Ch. 2. Modules Of P-adic L-functions Of V -- Ch. 3. Values Of The Module Of P-adic L-functions -- Ch. 4. The P-adic L-function Of A Motive -- App. A. Results In Galois Cohomology -- App. B. The Weak Leopoldt Conjecture -- App. C. Local Tamagawa Numbers And Euler-poincare Characteristic. Application To The Functional Equation. Bernadette Perrin-riou ; Translated By Leila Schneps. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. "Traditionally, p-adic L-functions have been constructed from complex L-functions via special values and Iwasawa theory. In this volume, Perrin-Riou presents a theory of p-adic L-functions coming directly from p-adic Galois representations (or, more generally, from motives). This theory encompasses, in particular, a construction of the module of p-adic L-functions via the arithmetic theory and a conjectural definition of the p-adic L-function via its special values."--BOOK JACKET. Traditionally, $p$-adic $L$-functions have been constructed from complex $L$-functions via special values and Iwasawa theory. This book presents a theory of $p$-adic $L$-functions coming directly from $p$-adic Galois representations (or, more generally, from motives).