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Handbook of Crystal Growth: Fundamentals, Volume I addresses the present status of crystal growth science, provides scientific tools for the following volumes: Volume II (Bulk Crystal Growth) and III (Thin Film Growth and Epitaxy).
Handbook of Crystal Growth: Fundamentals, Volume I consists of 2 parts: Part A (Thermodynamics and Kinetics) and Part B (Transport and Stability).
Part A highlights thermodynamics and kinetics of crystal growth. After historical introduction of the crystal growth, phase equilibria, defect thermodynamics, stoichiometry, and shape of crystal and structure of melt are described. Then, the most fundamental and basic aspects of crystal growth are presented, along with the theories of nucleation and growth kinetics. In addition, the simulations of crystal growth by Monte Carlo, ab initio-based approach and colloidal assembly are thoroughly investigated