11763 - Crystal Growth Modulübersicht

Module Number: 11763
Module Title:Crystal Growth
  Kristallzüchtung
Department: Faculty 1 - Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
Responsible Staff Member:
  • Prof. Dr. rer. nat. habil. Seibold, Götz
Language of Teaching / Examination:English
Duration:1 semester
Frequency of Offer: Every summer semester
Credits: 6
Learning Outcome:After successfully completing the module, students have a good grasp of the fundamentals and methods for the preparation of bulk crystals, crystalline layers, and nano-structures, the basics of defects in crystals as well as applications of different crystalline materials. They are able to familiarize themselves with a technical topic independently.
Additionally, students have improved presentation skills and further competences as accurateness, endurance and curiosity.
Contents:The following topics serve as examples to illustrate the connection between basic and applied sciences and to demonstrate the methods of attaining new perceptions:
  • Basics (theory of nucleation, morphological stability, interface kinetics, atomistic models)·
  • Thermodynamic approach
  • Hydrodynamic concepts for growth processes
  • Growth methods for single crystals, epitaxial layers and nano-structures
  • Defects in real crystals
  • Applications of single crystalline materials with emphasis on semiconductors for solid state and opto-electronics
A visit of the Institute for Crystal Growth in Berlin-Adlershof is also planned at the end of the course.
Recommended Prerequisites:Knowledge in solid state physics on the level of a Bachelor course in Physics.
Mandatory Prerequisites:None
Forms of Teaching and Proportion:
  • Lecture / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Exercise / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Self organised studies / 90 Hours
Teaching Materials and Literature:
  • W. Kleber, An Introduction to Crystallography, 17th edition, VEB Verlag Technik Berlin, First English edition 1970
  • I.V. Markov. Crystal Growth for Beginners – Fundamentals of Nucleation, Crystal Growth and Epitaxy, World Scientific, Singapore 1995
  • F. A. Kröger, The Chemistry of Imperfect Crystals (North-Holland, Amsterdam 1974)
  • N. A. Gokcen, R.G. Reddy, Thermodynamics, Second Edition, Plenum Press, New York 1996
  • ed. D. T. J. Hurle, Handbook of Crystal Growth, North Holland, 1994, Vol. 1a,b and 2a
Module Examination:Prerequisite + Final Module Examination (MAP)
Assessment Mode for Module Examination:Prerequisite:
  • Successful presentation of seminar paper
Final module examination:
  • Written examination, 90 min.
Evaluation of Module Examination:Performance Verification – graded
Limited Number of Participants:None
Part of the Study Programme:
  • Master (research-oriented) / Physics / PO 2021
  • Abschluss im Ausland / Physik / keine PO
Remarks:
  • Study programme Physics M.Sc.: Compulsory elective module in complex „Physical Specialization with Experimental Focus“, topic area „Condensed Matter Physics“

Self organised studies:
  • re-work of the lecture
  • means of English literature
  • preparation of a short talk

A visit of the Institute for Crystal Growth in Berlin-Adlershof is also planned at the end of the course.
Module Components:
  • Lecture: Crystal Growth
  • Accompanying exercises
  • Related exam
Components to be offered in the Current Semester:
  • no assignment