LEC- and VGF-growth of SI GaAs single crystals—recent developments and current issues

The paper reviews the progress made in crystal growth of semi-insulating GaAs by liquid encapsulation Czochralski and vertical gradient freeze techniques during the last few years under the continuous need for cost reduction of the production process.

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