Rigorous derivation of the Kuramoto-Sivashinsky equation from a 2D weakly nonlinear Stefan problem (Q540148)

The paper is concerned with the derivation of the Kuramoto-Shivashinsky (K-S) equation for the interface or moving front which captures the dynamics of the system, at least asymptotically. As a paradigm, a two-dimensional Stefan problem is considered for the solid-liquid interface where the interface temperature is described by the Gibbs-Thompson equation. The problem is simplified by considering a quasi-steady problem. A formal ansatz is introduced and a self-consistent parabolic equation is derived for the front. The rigorous proof of the existence and uniqueness of the solution is developed. The readers may find it difficult to follow the paper as it borrows results elsewhere.