Semiclassical propagation of Gaussian wave packets.
We analyze the semiclassical evolution of Gaussian wave packets in chaotic systems. We show that after some short time a Gaussian wave packet becomes a primitive WKB state. From then on, the state can be propagated using the standard time-dependent WKB scheme. Complex trajectories are not necessary to account for the long-time propagation. The Wigner function of the evolving state develops the structure of a classical filament plus quantum oscillations, with phase and amplitude being determined by geometric properties of a classical manifold.
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Raphael N P
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Maia
Fernando
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Nicacio
Raúl O
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Vallejos
Fabricio
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Toscano