Multiple zeta values in $λ$-rings

Source abstract

We propose a framework for multiple zeta values in $λ$-rings that unifies both classical multiple zeta values and multiple $q$-zeta values. As in the classical case, we show that the multiple zeta function defines an algebra homomorphism from the quasi-shuffle algebra to the $λ$-ring. We also prove a formula for multiple polylogarithms in $λ$-rings, similar to the iterated integral expression in the classical case. As an application, we explicitly describe the algebra of regular multiple $q$-zeta values, compute the corresponding Poincaré series, and exhibit a small spanning set.