Connecting the Deep Quench Obstacle Problem with Surface Diffusion via Their Steady States

Eric A. Carlen, Amy Novick-Cohen, Lydia Peres Hari

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Abstract

In modeling phase transitions, it is useful to be able to connect diffuse interface descriptions of the dynamics with corresponding limiting sharp interface motions. In the case of the deep quench obstacle problem (DQOP) and surface diffusion (SD), while a formal connection was demonstrated many years ago, rigorous proof of the connection has yet to be established. In the present note, we show how information regarding the steady states for both these motions can provide insight into the dynamic connection, and we outline tools that should enable further progress. For simplicity, we take both motions to be defined on a planar disk.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationFrom Particle Systems to Partial Differential Equations - PSPDE X 2022
EditorsEric Carlen, Patrícia Gonçalves, Ana Jacinta Soares
Pages239-267
Number of pages29
DOIs
StatePublished - 2024
Event10th International Conference on Particle Systems and Partial Differential Equations, PSPDE 2022 - Braga, Portugal
Duration: 26 Jun 202230 Jun 2022

Publication series

NameSpringer Proceedings in Mathematics and Statistics
Volume465
ISSN (Print)2194-1009
ISSN (Electronic)2194-1017

Conference

Conference10th International Conference on Particle Systems and Partial Differential Equations, PSPDE 2022
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityBraga
Period26/06/2230/06/22

Keywords

  • Deep quench obstacle problem
  • Geometric motions
  • Higher order degenerate parabolic equations
  • Limiting motions
  • Surface diffusion

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Mathematics

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