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Transport Processes in Dendritic CrystallizationFree dentritic growth refers to the unconstrained development of crystals within a supercooled melt, which is the classical dendrite problem. The development of theoretical understanding of dendritic growth and its experimental status is sketched showing that transport theory and interfacial thermodynamics (capillarity theory) are insufficient ingredients to develop a truly predictive model of dendrite formation. The convenient, but incorrect, notion of maximum velocity was used for many years to estimate the behavior of dendritic transformations until supplanted by modern dynamic stability theory. The proper combinations of transport theory and morphological stability seem to be able to predict the salient aspects of dendritic growth, especially in the neighborhood of the tip.
Document ID
19840020552
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Glicksman, M. E.
(Rensselaer Polytechnic Inst. Troy, NY, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
April 15, 1984
Publication Information
Publication: JPL Proc. of the Flat-Plate Solar Array Proj. Res. Forum on the High-Speed Growth and Characterization of Crystals for Solar Cells
Subject Category
Solid-State Physics
Accession Number
84N28621
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAG3-333
CONTRACT_GRANT: NSF DMR-83-08052
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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