Formulation for correcting optical distortions due to a transparent floating zone
Journal
Journal of Crystal Growth
Journal Volume
132
Journal Issue
3-4
Pages
471-476
Date Issued
1993
Author(s)
Abstract
Visualization of the convection pattern in and the melt/solid interfaces of a transparent floating zone can be subjected to significant optical distortions due to the lens effect of the melt. A procedure for correcting such optical distortions helps interpret the results of visualization properly. In the present study, such a procedure is presented and verified. This procedure applies to a floating zone of nonuniform as well as uniform diameter. © 1993.
Type
journal article