Multipulses in discrete Hamiltonian nonlinear systems

In this work, the behavior of multipulses in discrete Hamiltonian nonlinear systems is investigated. The discrete nonlinear Schrödinger equation is used as the benchmark system for this study. A singular perturbation methodology as well as a variational approach are implemented in order to identify the dominant factors in the discrete problem. The results of the two methodologies are shown to coincide in assessing the interplay of discreteness and exponential tail-tail pulse interaction. They also allow one to understand why, contrary to what is believed for their continuum siblings, discrete systems can sustain (static) multipulse configurations, a conclusion that is subsequently verified by numerical experiment.