Crystal Growth
Kristallzüchtung
4 CPSummerENno longer offered
Prerequisites
Recommended, as written
Knowledge in solid state physics on the level of a Bachelor course in Physics.
Contents
• Introduction • Basics (theory of nucleation, morphological stability, interface kinetics, atomistic models)· • Thermodynamic approach • Hydrodynamic concepts for growth processes • Growth methods for single crystals, epitaxial layers and nano-structures • Defects in real crystals • Applications of single crystalline materials with emphasis on semiconductors for solid state and opto-electronics
Learning outcomes
Students acquire knowledge of the fundamentals and methods for the preparation of bulk crystals, crystalline layers, and nano-structures, the basics of defects in crystals as well as applications of different crystalline materials. The topic of the module serves as an example to illustrate the connection between basic and applied sciences and to demonstrate the methods of attaining new perceptions. Additionally the module supports presentation skills and further competences as accurateness, endurance and curiosity.
Assessment
Prerequisite: • Successful presentation of seminar paperFinal module examination: • Written examination, 90 min.
Literature (5)
- W. Kleber, An Introduction to Crystallography, 17th edition, VEB Verlag Technik Berlin, First English edition 1970
- I.V. Markov. Crystal Growth for Beginners – Fundamentals of Nucleation, Crystal Growth and Epitaxy, World Scientific, Singapore 1995
- F. A. Kröger, The Chemistry of Imperfect Crystals (North-Holland, Amsterdam 1974)
- N. A. Gokcen, R.G. Reddy, Thermodynamics, Second Edition, Plenum Press, New York 1996
- ed. D. T. J. Hurle, Handbook of Crystal Growth, North Holland, 1994, Vol. 1a,b and 2a
Remarks
Self organised studies: • re-work of the lecture • means of English literature • preparation of a short talk A visit of the Institute for Crystal Growth in Berlin-Adlershof is also planned at the end of the course. • Study programme Physics M. Sc.: Compulsory elective module in "Applied Physics".
Source: BTU's module description · retrieved 20 Oct 2026Original