Systems for crystal growth utilizing furnaces, ampoules, and crucibles

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9797061
APP PUB NO 20160122896A1
SERIAL NO

14928740

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A system for growing a crystal is provided that includes a crucible, a furnace, and a heat transfer device. The crucible has a first volume to receive therein a material for growing a crystal. The furnace has an ampoule configured to receive the crucible within the ampoule. The furnace is configured to produce a lateral thermal profile combined with a vertical thermal gradient. The heat transfer device is disposed under the crucible and configured to produce a leading edge of growth of the crystal at a bottom of the crucible. The heat transfer device includes at least one elongate member disposed beneath the crucible and extending along a length of the crucible.

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GE PRECISION HEALTHCARE LLC3000 N GRANDVIEW BLVD WAUKESHA WI 53188-1615

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Rojo, Juan Carlos Niskayuna, US 22 235
Rusian, Peter Ashdod, IL 9 101
Shahar, Arie Moshav Magshimim, IL 113 1516
Traub, Eliezer Ramat-Gan, IL 15 180

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