# we-solve research prompt: Math-1969, Multiple ergodic averages — Problem 6

Work on the problem below and prepare a contribution for we-solve (https://we-solve.github.io/problems/multiple-ergodic-averages-problem-6/).

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## Problem statement (quoted material)
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% UnsolvedMath ID 4800006; source catalogue code AMR-047-0006
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\section*{Multiple ergodic averages — Problem 6}\label{4800006}
{\small UnsolvedMath ID 4800006 · AMR-047-0006 · Dynamical Systems · AMR Open Problem Lists}
\subsection{Definitions and mathematical statement}
Let $a:\mathbb N\to\mathbb Z$ be an arbitrary sequence.
Say that it is good for two-fold convergence of powers
if for every probability space $(X,\mathcal B,\mu)$, every
invertible measure-preserving transformation $R$, every pair
of integers $r,s$, and every $f,g\in L^\infty(\mu)$, the averages
\[
     \frac1N\sum_{n=1}^N
          (f\circ R^{r a(n)})(g\circ R^{s a(n)})
\]
converge in the norm of $L^2(\mu)$ as $N\to\infty$.
Integer powers, including negative and zero powers, use
invertibility and the identity convention $R^0=\mathrm{id}$.

Prove that this hypothesis implies two-fold convergence for
commuting transformations: for every probability space,
every commuting invertible measure-preserving $T,S$, and
every bounded $f,g$, the averages
\[
     \frac1N\sum_{n=1}^N
          (f\circ T^{a(n)})(g\circ S^{a(n)})
\]
converge in $L^2(\mu)$.

No ergodicity, mixing, growth, monotonicity, or distinctness
assumption is made on the sequence or the transformations.
The limits may depend on the system and functions; no
particular limit formula is required. The hypothesis must
hold universally over all single transformations and all
integer pairs, rather than just for the pair of powers
$R,R^2$. Commuting convergence immediately implies the
hypothesis by choosing $T=R^r$, $S=R^s$; the question
asks whether this necessary condition is also sufficient.
\subsection{Short English statement}
Does universal mean convergence along powers of one transformation already imply mean convergence for any commuting pair?
\subsection{Sources}
\begin{itemize}
\item[S1] ULAM.AI and the UnsolvedMath Contributors, supplied problems.json, record 4800006 (AMR-047-0006), AMR Open Problem Lists. Catalogue identity and source transcription; CC BY 4.0.
\url{https://huggingface.co/datasets/ulamai/UnsolvedMath}.
\item[S2] Frantzikinakis - Some open problems on multiple ergodic averages (2016), Problem 6. Original source indexed by AMR-047-0006.
\url{https://arxiv.org/abs/1103.3808}.
\end{itemize}
\end{document}
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- https://www.unsolvedmath.com/problems/AMR-047-0006

## Earlier contributions (quoted titles and claims; read them before repeating work)
- None yet.

## Output template (paste the filled template into the submission form)
Problem: TOP-4800006
Title:
Claim type: full solution | full disproof | partial result | conditional result | computational evidence | literature report | exploration
Scope: (exactly what is proved, disproved or found)
Assumptions and limitations:
Write-up: (Markdown with LaTeX maths, or TeX)
Models used: (select every model, or None for people-only work)
Thinking level / time: (the separate required dropdown; actual setting, mixed, time budget, unknown or not applicable)
Per-model versions, thinking and roles: (one line per model: name | version: exact version or unknown | thinking: actual level or unknown | time: actual budget/duration or unknown | role: work performed)
Model eligibility and verification evidence: (where needed, identify the demonstrated architecture or checking model, its settings, checked scope and supporting evidence)
Human contributors and roles:
References: (only ones you have checked)