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Abstract
We consider the Schrödinger equation with an external potential and a cubic nonlinearity, in the semiclassical limit. The initial data are sums of WKB states, with smooth phases and smooth, compactly supported initial amplitudes, with disjoint supports. We show that like in the linear case, a superposition principle holds on some time interval independent of the semiclassical parameter, in several régimes in term of the size of initial data with respect to the semiclassical parameter. When nonlinear effects are strong in terms of the semiclassical parameter, we invoke properties of compressible Euler equations. For weaker nonlinear effects, we show that there may be no nonlinear interferences on some time interval independent of the semiclassical parameter, and interferences for later time, thanks to explicit computations available for particular phases.
期刊介绍:
Aimed primarily at mathematicians and physicists interested in research on nonlinear phenomena, the journal''s coverage ranges from proofs of important theorems to papers presenting ideas, conjectures and numerical or physical experiments of significant physical and mathematical interest.
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The journal publishes papers on nonlinear mathematics, mathematical physics, experimental physics, theoretical physics and other areas in the sciences where nonlinear phenomena are of fundamental importance. A more detailed indication is given by the subject interests of the Editorial Board members, which are listed in every issue of the journal.
Due to the broad scope of Nonlinearity, and in order to make all papers published in the journal accessible to its wide readership, authors are required to provide sufficient introductory material in their paper. This material should contain enough detail and background information to place their research into context and to make it understandable to scientists working on nonlinear phenomena.
Nonlinearity is a journal of the Institute of Physics and the London Mathematical Society.