Introduction Historical perspective Why single crystals? Organization of the book Principles of Crystal Growth Nucleation Two-dimensional layer growth mechanism Defects in crystals Role of defects in crystal growth Screw dislocation theory of crystal growth V-L-S mechanism Modern concepts Phase diagrams Techniques and Practice General techniques Growth from solid-solid transformation Growth from liquid-solid transformation Growth from vapour-solid transformation Biocrystallization Crystal Characterization Nomenclature and dimensions Composition Dopent concentration Impurity concentration Orientation: morphology, cleavage planes Dislocations: density and visualization Low angle grain boundaries Twins and inclusions Concluding Remarks
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