This method enables – at low temperatures – the investigation of many phenomena that are also relevant for industrial crystal growth - including the crystal shape, the formation of smooth crystal surfaces (facets) and the formation of defects. The research work is being carried out in the Model Experiments group at the IKZ as part of the ERC (European Research Council) project “Next Generation Multiphysical Models for Crystal Growth Processes” (NEMOCRYS) project headed by Dr. Kaspars Dadzis.
The next important step is the first in-situ detection of mechanical stresses in the growing crystal. Such measurements contribute to the validation and further development of numerical crystal growth simulations. In the long term, industrial growth processes can be optimized on this basis and technologically important crystals can be produced with even greater perfection.
Contact
Leibniz-Institut für Kristallzüchtung (IKZ)
https://www.ikz-berlin.de/
Felix Kannemann
Phone: +49 (0) 30 / 246-499-533
Email: felix.kannemannikz-berlin.de
Dr. Kaspars Dadzis
Phone: +49 (0) 30 / 246-499-527
Email: kaspars.dadzisikz-berlin.de
