Einführung in die Kristallzüchtung

What it is about

You receive a systematic introduction to crystal growth: from thermodynamic fundamentals through phase diagrams to concrete growth methods for single crystals and thin films. In the end you will be able to explain thermodynamic relationships, interpret phase diagrams and derive suitable growth methods as well as metallurgical investigation procedures.

What you will be able to do

• Explain the thermodynamic foundations of crystal growth
• Phenomenological discussion of nucleation and grain selection
• Interpret metallurgical phase diagrams
• Derive growth kinetics and suitable growth methods
• Overview of common research and industrial procedures for single-crystal growth
• Describe physical processes as well as advantages and disadvantages of the methods
• Basic knowledge of metallurgical investigation methods for single- and polycrystals

What the module consists of

• LectureConveying theoretical and experimental fundamentals; illustrated through examples
• ExercisesDeepening of knowledge through problems, case studies and laboratory visits

Teaching method

• electronic blackboard notationfor the step-by-step development of fundamentals at an appropriate pace
• interactive graphics and example programsto illustrate functional relationships
• open discussionto involve and clarify students' questions
• case studies and laboratory visitsto connect theory and practice