Metaplectic covers of and the Gauss-Schering lemma
The Gauss-Schering Lemma is a classical formula for the Legendre symbol commonly used in elementary proofs of the quadratic reciprocity law. In this paper we show how the Gauss Schering Lemma may be generalized to give a formula for a -cocycle corresponding to a higher metaplectic extension of GL for any global field . In the case that has positive characteristic, our formula gives a complete construction of the metaplectic group and consequently an independent proof of the power reciprocity...