\(q\)-Polynomial Identities Obtained from Finite Classical Polar Spaces

Ernest Shult1
1Department of Mathematics Kansas State University Manhattan, KS, 66502

Abstract

Several \(q\)-polynomial identities are derived from a consideration of classical finite polar spaces. One class of identities is obtained by sorting maximal singular spaces with respect to a given one. Another class is derived from sorting sesquilinear and quadratic forms according to their radicals.