Authors:T. Fukuda, V.I. Chani,
Publisher: Springer
Keywords: advances, materials, research, technique, pulling, crystals, growth, micro, shaped
Number of Pages: 342
Published: 2007-07-11
List price: $189.00
ISBN-10: 3540712941
ISBN-13: 9783540712947

This volume presents an overview of the growth of shaped crystals (oxides, fluorides, etc.) by the micro-pulling-down technique. Both melt and solution (flux) growth are considered. The advantages and disadvantages of the method are discussed in detail and compared with related crystal-growth processes. The authors attempt to give a practical introduction to this technique, thereby also explaining how its application can help to solve problems commonly encountered in other melt-growth methods. Currently the micro-pulling-down technique is applicable to the growth of crystals up to 1 m long wit