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The research aims to improve the quality of germanium single crystals for infrared and semiconductor uses.

Tailoring high-quality germanium crystal via high magnetic field

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Demonstrates improved infrared transmittance in germanium crystals through solidification in high magnetic fields, suggesting a novel growth method.

The research aims to improve the quality of germanium single crystals for infrared and semiconductor uses.
Applied a 10 T high magnetic field during directional solidification
Measured dislocation density at the solid-liquid interface
Evaluated electrical resistivity and infrared transmittance of crystals
Reduced dislocation density by over 35%
Achieved significantly higher electrical resistivity
Improved infrared transmittance by 89%

Feng et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Demonstrates improved infrared transmittance in germanium crystals through solidification in high magnetic fields, suggesting a novel growth method.