How to fast grow large-size crystals?

Abstract

Large-size crystals are irreplaceable in such fields as semiconductors, communication, the military, and radiation detection. However, it is still very difficult to prepare large-size, high-quality single crystals with a fast-growing rate and low cost. “How to make breakthrough in the preparation theory and technology of large-size crystals” is one of the top ten challenges for science and technology released by the China Association for Science and Technology in 2021. The research on crystal growth has a long history of about 130 years, and many advances in both theoretical models and growth experiments have been made in this journey.

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