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Phase separation patterns from directional quenching

Pattern Formation and Solitons 2017-03-08 v1 Dynamical Systems

Abstract

We study the effect of directional quenching on patterns formed in simple bistable systems such as the Allen-Cahn and the Cahn-Hilliard equation on the plane. We model directional quenching as an externally triggered change in system parameters, changing the system from monostable to bistable across an interface. We are then interested in patterns forming in the bistable region, in particular as the trigger progresses and increases the bistable region. We find existence and non-existence results of single interfaces and striped patterns.

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@article{arxiv.1609.05760,
  title  = {Phase separation patterns from directional quenching},
  author = {Rafael Monteiro and Arnd Scheel},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1609.05760},
  year   = {2017}
}

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31 pages

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