Development of the Stepanov (edge-defined film-fed growth) method: variable shaping technique and local dynamic shaping technique

摘要

Detiled description of the crystal growth methods permitting one to obtain complicated shape crystals from the melt is given. The variable shaping technique allows growth of crystals with a discrete altering cross-section configuration during crystallization. The local dynamic shaping technique enables one to grow crystals with a continuous alteration of the lateral surface profile by a preset program.