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The authors study the problem of wave modulation for a large and quite general class of nonlinear evolution equations. They demonstrate that only a very limited number of 'universal' model equations, on relevant time and space scales, describe the phenomena of interest under all circumstances. Classical among the model equations is of course the nonlinear Schrodinger equation (NLS); however, under certain conditions, modulations occur on shorter time and space scales than those relevant for the NLS. On the other hand, if the NLS becomes linear by cancellation of terms, then appropriate model equations exist on longer time and space scales. The limited number of model equations suggests that they should have wide applicability. The method of analysis consists basically of Fourier decomposition followed by rescalings and appropriate limits. If one adheres to the principle that integrability properties are inherited through such limit procedures, then the model equations should be integrable (in some sense) under a wide range of conditions. Through their investigation of integrability properties, they find this expectation largely confirmed.

Abstract. In this second paper, we develop a geometrical method to systematically study the singular perturbed problem associated to slowly modulated two-pulse solutions. It enables one to see that the characteristics of these solutions are strongly determined by the flow on a slow manifold and, hence, also to identify the saddle-node bifurcations and bifurcations to classical traveling waves in which the solutions constructed in part I are created and annihilated. Moreover, we determine the geometric origin of the critical maximum wave speeds discovered in part I. In this paper, we also study the central role of the slowly varying inhibitor component of the two-pulse solutions in the pulse-splitting bifurcations. Finally, the validity of the quasi-stationary approximation is established here, and we relate the results of both parts of this work to the literature on self-replication.

Abstract. In this second paper, we develop a geometrical method to systematically study the singular perturbed problem associated to slowly modulated two-pulse solutions. It enables one to see that the characteristics of these solutions are strongly determined by the flow on a slow manifold and, hence, also to identify the saddle-node bifurcations and bifurcations to classical traveling waves in which the solutions constructed in part I are created and annihilated. Moreover, we determine the geometric origin of the critical maximum wave speeds discovered in part I. In this paper, we also study the central role of the slowly varying inhibitor component of the two-pulse solutions in the pulse-splitting bifurcations. Finally, the validity of the quasi-stationary approximation is established here, and we relate the results of both parts of this work to the literature on self-replication.