Mathematical Models for Solid-Solid Phase Transitions Driven by Configurational Forces

Abstract

Two phase-field models for solid-solid phase transitions driven by configurational forces are reviewed, and the formulation of the models is briefly presented for the non-conserved case, as an example. Applications include martensitic phase transformations in, e.g., shape memory alloys and sintering in ceramic producing. They are compared with two other famous models for phase transitions that are driven by mean curvature.