JP5290282B2 - 局所冷却によってリボン結晶を成長させる方法および装置 - Google Patents

局所冷却によってリボン結晶を成長させる方法および装置 Download PDF

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JP5290282B2
JP5290282B2 JP2010511247A JP2010511247A JP5290282B2 JP 5290282 B2 JP5290282 B2 JP 5290282B2 JP 2010511247 A JP2010511247 A JP 2010511247A JP 2010511247 A JP2010511247 A JP 2010511247A JP 5290282 B2 JP5290282 B2 JP 5290282B2
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ウェイドン ハン，
デイビッド ハーベイ，
リチャード ウォレス，
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    • C30B15/00—Single-crystal growth by pulling from a melt, e.g. Czochralski method
    • C30B15/20—Controlling or regulating
    • C30B15/22—Stabilisation or shape controlling of the molten zone near the pulled crystal; Controlling the section of the crystal
    • C30B15/24—Stabilisation or shape controlling of the molten zone near the pulled crystal; Controlling the section of the crystal using mechanical means, e.g. shaping guides
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US11/760,542 US7780782B2 (en) 2007-06-08 2007-06-08 Method and apparatus for growing a ribbon crystal with localized cooling
PCT/US2008/064854 WO2008150761A1 (en) 2007-06-08 2008-05-27 Method and apparatus for growing a ribbon crystal with localized cooling

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