Arithmetic Properties of Overcolored Odd Partitions

Abstract

Let $\bar{a}_s(n)$ denote the number of partitions of $n$, wherein each odd part is multicolored (atmost $s\ge 1$ colors) and the first appearance of parts may be overlined. In this paper, we establish new families of congruences modulo powers of $2$ satisfied by $\bar{a}_s(n)$ for infinitely many $s$. Our approach builds upon generating function manipulations, Hecke eigenform theory and results of Newman.