Abstract

Swirl defects in as-grown silicon single crystals could be observed directly in a transmission electron microscope after application of a special sample preparation method. Complicated dislocation loops were found at positions of individual swirl defects which had been revealed as hillocks rather than as etch pits by a modified Sirtl etch.

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