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The application of mean field theories to solidification theory is discussed. In particular the role of microscopic anisotropy in both equilibrium and dynamic problems is considered. A review is presented of recent results which lead to an extension of a Gibbs-Thompson relation. The issue of the intersection of the interface with external (container) boundaries is also discussed.
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Caginalp, G., Fife, P. (1987). Phase Field Models of Free Boundary Problems: Exterior Boundaries Higher Order Equations and Anisotropy. In: Loper, D.E. (eds) Structure and Dynamics of Partially Solidified Systems. NATO ASI Series, vol 125. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-3587-7_9
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