Complex pattern formation by Ginzburg-Landau and Swift-Hohenberg dynamics: Analysis and Numerical Simulations

Kei Fong Andrew Lam (Hong Kong Baptist University)

Dec 11. 2025, 14:30 — 15:00

In this talk we discuss pattern formation arising from combinations of Ginzburg-Landau and Swift-Hohenberg dynamics. Individually these are well-studied processes where the former involves separation into phases and the latter involves small scale stripes and dots. Such systems were proposed to generate new patterns by leveraging the competition between Ginzburg-Landau and Swift-Hohenberg dynamics, and were suggested for the development of new porous structures for material sciences. We present a three-species mixture described by a Cahn-Hilliard-Swift-Hohenberg system. Singular potentials are introduced to adhere to essential physical constraints, and well-posedness results will be reported. Numerical simulations demonstrate complex pattern formation as seen in pigment patterns of animals. This is a joint work with Harald Garcke (Regensburg), Robert Nürnberg (Trento), Andrea Signori (Milan) and Vincent Tam (Hong Kong).

Further Information
Venue:
ESI Boltzmann Lecture Hall
Recordings:
Recording
Associated Event:
Free Boundary Problems (Thematic Programme)
Organizer(s):
Serena Dipierro (UWA, Perth)
Julian Fischer (ISTA, Klosterneuburg)
Matteo Novaga (U Pisa)
Elisabetta Rocca (U of Pavia)
Xavier Ros-Oton (U of Barcelona)
Ulisse Stefanelli (U of Vienna)
Enrico Valdinoci (UWA, Perth)