Introduction
Historical perspective
Why single crystals?
Organization of the book
Principles of Crystal Growth
Nucleation
Two-dimensional layer growth mechanism
Defects in crystals
Role of defects in crystal growth
Screw dislocation theory of crystal growth
V-L-S mechanism
Modern concepts
Phase diagrams
Techniques and Practice
General techniques
Growth from solid-solid transformation
Growth from liquid-solid transformation
Growth from vapour-solid transformation
Biocrystallization
Crystal Characterization
Nomenclature and dimensions
Composition
Dopent concentration
Impurity concentration
Orientation: morphology, cleavage planes
Dislocations: density and visualization
Low angle grain boundaries
Twins and inclusions
Concluding Remarks
Biography
Prof. H. L. BHAT obtained his BSc degree from Mysore University and both MSc and PhD degrees from Sardar Patel University, Gujarat, India. He obtained his post Doctoral research training from Strathclyde University, Glasgow, UK. Dr. Bhat joined the Physics department of Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore as a Research Associate in 1973, and progressed steadily to become a professor in 1993. He was the chairman of this department during 2002-06. During 2006-08 he was a CSIR emeritus Scientist. Currently hs is a visiting professor at Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences, Bangalore. His research interests include crystal growth and crystal physics with special reference to ferroelectric, nonlinear optical, semiconductor and magnetic materials. He has over 200 research publications and produced 28 PhDs. He is a member of many professional bodies and currently the Joint Secretary of Materials Research Society of India.
