arXiv · 2511.14519
Perturbative nonlinear J-matrix method of scattering in two dimensions
Abstract
We introduce a perturbative formulation for a nonlinear extension of the J-matrix method of scattering in two dimensions. That is, we obtain the scattering matrix for the time-independent nonlinear Schr\"odinger equation in two dimensions with circular symmetry. The formulation relies on the linearization of products of orthogonal polynomials and on the utilization of the tools of the J-matrix method. Gauss quadrature integral approximation is instrumental in the numerical implementation of the approach. We present the theory for a general \psi ^{2n + 1} nonlinearity, where n is a natural number, and obtain results for the cubic and quintic nonlinearities, \psi ^3 and \psi ^5. At certain value(s) of the energy, we observe the occurrence of bifurcation with two stable solutions. This curious and interesting phenomenon is a clear signature and manifestation of the underlying nonlinearity.
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T. J. Taiwo, A. D. Alhaidari, U. Al Khawaja. 2025-11-18. Perturbative nonlinear J-matrix method of scattering in two dimensions. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physleta.2026.131798
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