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On a system of nonlinear partial differential equations

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  17 April 2009

A. Sanih Bonfoh
Affiliation:
University Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia France Institute, Sec 14, Jln, Teras Jernang, 43650 Bdr Baru Bangi, Selangor D.E., Malaysia
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We consider a generalised Cahn-Hilliard system with elasticity based on constitutives laws proposed by Gurtin, with a logarithmic free energy. We obtain some results on the existence and uniqueness of solutions.

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Copyright © Australian Mathematical Society 2005

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