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- Title
Real-time Crystal Growth Visualization and Quantification by Energy-Resolved Neutron Imaging.
- Authors
Tremsin, Anton S.; Perrodin, Didier; Losko, Adrian S.; Vogel, Sven C.; Bourke, Mark A.M.; Bizarri, Gregory A.; Bourret, Edith D.
- Abstract
Energy-resolved neutron imaging is investigated as a real-time diagnostic tool for visualization and in-situ measurements of 'blind' processes. This technique is demonstrated for the Bridgman-type crystal growth enabling remote and direct measurements of growth parameters crucial for process optimization. The location and shape of the interface between liquid and solid phases are monitored in real-time, concurrently with the measurement of elemental distribution within the growth volume and with the identification of structural features with a ~100 μm spatial resolution. Such diagnostics can substantially reduce the development time between exploratory small scale growth of new materials and their subsequent commercial production. This technique is widely applicable and is not limited to crystal growth processes.
- Publication
Scientific Reports, 2017, p46275
- ISSN
2045-2322
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1038/srep46275