Rudolph P. Crystal Growth Fundamentals. Part I. Thermodynamics...2025

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A profound knowledge about crystal growth fundamentals and processes is needed for nanocrystals, epitaxial thin films and bulk crystals which became significant as the centerpieces of micro- and optoelectronics, photonics, computing. The mastery of crystallization and epitaxial processes requires a profound interdisciplinary knowledge that combines chemistry, crystallography, material science, physics.
This three-volume textbook presents the three pillars of experimental crystal growth:
Thermodynamics of crystallization.
Kinetics of crystallization.
Transport of heat and mass.
Part 1: Thermodynamics of Crystallization.
Lectures by the experienced teacher:
Highly didactical approach.
Coloured boxes with highlighted equations.
Step-by-step explanations.
Introduction
The potential of Gibbs
Phase equilibrium and phase diagrams
Surfaces, phase boundaries, and interfacial effects
Deviation from equilibrium
Conclusions