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BV solutions for mean curvature flow with constant contact angle: Allen-Cahn approximation and weak-strong uniqueness

Analysis of PDEs 2021-12-22 v1

Abstract

We study weak solutions to mean curvature flow satisfying Young's angle condition for general contact angles α(0,π)\alpha \in (0,\pi). First, we construct BV solutions using the Allen-Cahn approximation with boundary contact energy as proposed by Owen and Sternberg. Second, we prove the weak-strong uniqueness and stability for this solution concept. The main ingredient for both results is a relative energy, which can also be interpreted as a tilt excess.

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@article{arxiv.2112.11150,
  title  = {BV solutions for mean curvature flow with constant contact angle: Allen-Cahn approximation and weak-strong uniqueness},
  author = {Sebastian Hensel and Tim Laux},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2112.11150},
  year   = {2021}
}

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24 pages