Asymptotic behaviour of a phase field system derived from a generalization of Maxwell–Cattaneo’s law with a singular potential

Abstract

In this paper, we study the asymptotic behaviour of a Caginalp-type phase field system derived from a heat conduction law which is a generalization of the Maxwell–Cattanéo law and whose potential is singular. This type of law has the advantage of correcting the paradox of heat conduction that appears when the Fourier law is considered. The potential considered is typically logarithmic. Using such a potential makes the model much more relevant from a physical point of view. However, from a theoretical point of view, it is essential to obtain the strict separation property of the phase field in order to give sense of the equations. We first prove the existence and uniqueness of the solution thanks to the separation property. We also address the question of the dissipativity of the system. Finally, we obtain the existence of the global attractor.