Mean--Field and Nonlinear Dynamics in Many--Body Quantum Systems
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In this paper we discuss in detail the nonlinear equations of the mean--field approximation and their connection to the exact many--body Schrödinger equation. Then we analyze the mean--field approach and the nonlinear dynamics of a trapped condensate of weakly--interacting bosons.
6 pages, Latex, presented to 'VII Convegno su Problemi di Fisica Nucleare Teorica', Cortona (Italy), 19-21 October 1998. To be published in the Proceedings, Ed. by S. Rosati, A. Fabrocini and W. Pisent
6 pages, Latex, presented to 'VII Convegno su Problemi di Fisica Nucleare Teorica', Cortona (Italy), 19-21 October 1998. To be published in the Proceedings, Ed. by S. Rosati, A. Fabrocini and W. Pisent