Phase Field Model Generalizations and Conclusions

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Phase Field Model Generalizations and Conclusions

• R. Edwin García
• redwing_at_purdue.edu

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The First and Second Law of Thermodynamics
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Free Energy Function Construction
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(Including the Sink)
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Local Equilibrium and Free Energy Minimization


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Phase Transitions and Diffuse Interfaces
Allow two contributions to free energy density
in each volume element dO.
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Phase Transitions and Diffuse Interfaces
Allow two contributions to free energy density
in each volume element dO.
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Constrained Equilibria and Microstructural Evoluti
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Physical constraint
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Application Photonic Materials
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Free energy functional with subsidiary condition
Applications Rechargeable Batteries, Solid Oxide
Fuel Cells, Electrodeposition
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Modified Cahn-Hilliard Equation
Application Spinodal Decomposition of InGaN
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Phase Field