A method for solution of the Cahn-Hilliard equation is presented. Unlike previous work, the discrete equations for the new method possess a Lyapunov function. This makes it possible to prove convergence of the approximate solutions without assumptions beyond those necessary for existence and uniqueness of the differential equation. Several consequences are explored.
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