Invariance of R-groups between p-adic inner forms of quasi-split classical groups

Abstract

We study the reducibility of parabolically induced representations of non-split inner forms of quasi-split classical groups. The isomorphism of Arthur R-groups, endoscopic R-groups and Knapp-Stein R-groups is established, as well as showing these R-groups are isomorphic to the corresponding ones for the quasi-split form. This shows R-groups are an invariant of the L-packets. The results are applied to classify the elliptic spectrum.