Semi-classical limit of Schrodinger-Poisson equations in space dimension n≥3

We prove the existence of solutions to the Schrodinger-Poisson system on a time interval independent of the Planck constant, when the doping profile does not necessarily decrease at infinity, in the presence of a subquadratic external potential. The lack of integrability of the doping profile is resolved by working in Zhidkov spaces, in space dimension at least three. We infer that the main quadratic quantities (position density and modified momentum density) converge strongly as the Planck constant goes to zero. When the doping profile is integrable, we prove pointwise convergence. (c) 2006 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.