Coherent structures in reaction-diffusion models for precipitation1

We study a class of models for precipitation from a dynamical systems point of view. The class of models incorporates Cahn-Hilliard-type models for spinodal decomposition and supersaturation theories as natural limiting cases. We analyze existence and stability of coherent structures, and relate our findings to simulations of Liesegang pattern formation.

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