Abstract
This special issue discusses recent advances in computer simulation studies of crystal growth. Crystal growth is a key to innovation in science and technology. Owing to recent progress in computer performance, computer simulation studies of crystal growth have become increasingly important. This special issue covers a variety of simulation methods, including the Monte Carlo, molecular dynamics, first-principles, multiscale, and continuum simulation methods, which are used for studies on the fundamentals and applications of crystal growth and related phenomena for different materials, such as hard-sphere systems, ice, organic crystals, semiconductors, and graphene.
Highlights
Crystals are ubiquitous in daily life and technology
We present 10 papers, covering fundamental studies and applications of crystal growth or related phenomena
Continuum simulations can be used to study mesoscale or macroscale phenomena related to crystal growth, such as crystal morphology and fluid dynamics in crystal growth
Summary
Crystals are ubiquitous in daily life and technology. Many kinds of crystalline products, such as salt, sugar, and fat, are used in cooking, and electronic devices are made from semiconductor crystals. Crystals play an important role in life and the global environment. For most topics related to crystals, crystal growth is an important research area. Owing to recent progress in computer performance, computer simulation studies of crystal growth have become increasingly important. Computer simulations can be used to analyze and predict various aspects of the crystal growth process, such as growth and nucleation mechanisms, as well as the structures and dynamics of surfaces and interfaces, and pattern formation. This special issue discusses recent advances in computer simulation studies of crystal growth. A variety of simulation methodologies are used in the studies
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