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Chapter II Solution Growth….
Figure: 2.5 Growth spirals.
A theory of crystal growth, incorporating the mechanism of step
generation and transport into the step, was given by Burton, et al [21] in 1951,
in their celebrated paper. This theory has gained importance because much of
the content will apply to any theory of crystal growth. Verma [5] has
elaborated great significances of Kossel- Transki- Volmer theory and BCF
(Burton, Cabrera and Frank) theory in his well appreciated book. This BCF
theory was originally proposed for growth from the vapor phase but its
applicability to solution growth has been strongly advocated by Bennema and
Gilmer [31].
Numerous other theories and models have been developed not only for
the vapor growth but solution growth and melt growth also which are discuss
in details by [2, 8, 32]. Many models are based on Monte Carlo simulations
[33]. Derby [34] has given minute details of the present challenges of the
crystal growth models. According to him the requirements are that one needs
more realistically represent the many important interactions in crystal growth
systems; models must be capable of describing detailed system geometry
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