Phase dynamics in the complex Ginzburg-Landau equation (Q1883109)

For suitable parameter values, stable time periodic solutions of a special type form the locally preferred platform for the complex Ginzburg-Landau equation. An evolution equation is derived in a formal manner that describes the spatial global behavior for a local wave number. This local wave number is an approximate solution of a conservation law, and the purpose of this paper is to understand and explain the extent to which the conservation law is valid, by proving estimates for this formal approximation.