Paul C. Fife
Abstract:
The gradient flow approach to the Cahn-Hilliard and phase field
models is developed, and some basic mathematical properties of
the models, especially phase separation phenomena, are reviewed.
Submitted February 10, 2000. Published June 22, 2000.
Math Subject Classifications: 35K55, 80M35, 74A25.
Key Words: Cahn-Hilliard equation, phase-field equations,
phase separation, gradient flows.
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