| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/J28698/01 |
| Title: |
THE APPLICATION OF ATOMIC FORCE MICROSCOPY TO FUNDAMENTAL ASPECTS OF CRYSTAL GROWTH FROM SOLUTION |
| Principal Investigator: |
Halfpenny, Dr P |
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Chemistry |
| Organisation: |
University of Bath |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
03 December 1993 |
Ends: |
02 September 1997 |
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136,515
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| Materials Characterisation |
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The proposed programme will combine the unique capabilities of atomic force microscopy (in-situ surface imaging at atomic resolution) with the extensive crystal growth experience, expertise and facilities (kinetic measurements, optical interferometry, optical microscopy and x-ray topography) at Stratyclyde. This combination will allow the evaluation of a range of key, unresolved questions concerning fundamental aspects of crystal growth behaviour from solution in the following areas: 1) activity of growth centres (hillocks); 2) temperature and kinetical roughening transitions; 3) impurity and solvent effects on crystal growth mechanisms. A central objective will be to utilise the results of the proposed studies in a critical examination of existing crystal growth gheory which, to a large extent, lacks in direct experimental confirmation in these areas.
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