| Detailed information |
| Original study plan |
Master's programme Nanoscience and Technology 2014W |
| Objectives |
To provide an overview of the fundamental concepts of crystal growth, starting from crystal-ambient phase equilibrium and diagrams, over the thermodynamics of nucleation and heading to the details of epitaxial growth.
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| Subject |
Crystals lie at the root of today's advanced technology. Near-perfect crystals of e.g. silicon and III-V compounds are needed for microprocessors and optoelectronics, magnetic crystals provide computer memories, and crystals with various specific properties are required for basic investigations and novel applications.
Topics: nucleation (thermodynamics, nucleation rate, atomistic view,…); crystal growth (facets, surface anisotropy, kinematic theory,…); epitaxial growth (thermodynamics, energy of epitaxial interfaces…); overview on main epitaxial techniques.
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| Criteria for evaluation |
Oral Exam, dates by arrangement.
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| Methods |
Lecture
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| Language |
(*)Englisch oder Deutsch |
| Study material |
Script available.
Additional study material will be announced during the course
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| Changing subject? |
No |
| Further information |
Basic course for Master and PhD students interested in Nano- and Materials Science.
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| Corresponding lecture |
(*)TPMWTVOKRWA: VO Kristallwachstum (3 ECTS)
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