Springer, New York, NY, 2011. 520 pp.
This text provides a comprehensive survey of scientific and engineering fundamentals for understanding crystallization processes, dwelling especially on applications to pure materials, metallic alloys, oxides, semiconductors, and polyphase systems. The didactic approach adhered to derives in large measure from the author's personal lecture notes that were prepared annually for one-semester courses populated by advanced undergraduate and graduate students in materials science, chemical and mechanical engineering, geology and physics. This book is designed for teaching this group, as well as for professionals interested in specific topics or exposure to integrated aspects of solidification and crystal growth.
This text provides a comprehensive survey of scientific and engineering fundamentals for understanding crystallization processes, dwelling especially on applications to pure materials, metallic alloys, oxides, semiconductors, and polyphase systems. The didactic approach adhered to derives in large measure from the author's personal lecture notes that were prepared annually for one-semester courses populated by advanced undergraduate and graduate students in materials science, chemical and mechanical engineering, geology and physics. This book is designed for teaching this group, as well as for professionals interested in specific topics or exposure to integrated aspects of solidification and crystal growth.