The variety of disciplines embraced by crystal growth has always presented a serious obstacle to education in this field. Until now, most books on the subject have been monographs restricted to certain areas only or research reports offering little background. This is the first textbook to take a multidisciplinary approach to teaching the principles behind crystal growth from vapors, melts and solutions.
Volume I covers thermodynamic concepts, solid-liquid vapor phase equilibria and their applications in materials preparation, fluid dynamics and heat transfer, as well as present knowledge of dynamic macro-and micro-segregation. The theory presented in this first volume forms the basis for understanding the two forthcoming. Morphological and kinetic crystal growth concepts, and crystal growth techniques will be treated in Volumes II and III.
Tested and refined by the author over several years of graduate teaching, this text is designed for senior-and graduate-levels courses. Its broad scope and research monographic nature also make it an excellent "one source" update for the established specialist.