Overview of this Page

Scope of the Conference
Contributed Papers
Focused Sessions
NASA Microgravity Workshop
Publication of Proceedings
AACG Crystal Growth Awards
Industrial Exhibit
Photo Contest
Facilities and Accomodations
Social Program
Transportation
Registration Fee
Financial Assistance
Conference Organizing Committee
Conference Registration Form

ACCGE-12 will provide a forum for the presentation and discussion of recent research and development activities in all aspects of bulk crystal growth and epitaxial thin film growth, with sessions integrating fundamentals, experimental and industrial growth processes, characterization, and applications. Contributed papers will be accepted in all relevant areas. In addition to focused sessions on the topics listed below, sessions will be organized based upon the topical distribution of contributed papers. The conference will include both oral and poster sessions.

Abstracts are due March 15, 2000. Authors are requested to submit abstracts by one of the following methods:

• The abstract may be submitted interactively through the web site, http://www.aml.arizona.edu/aacg.
• Electronic abstract forms in popular word processor formats are available for downloading from the conference web site. Simply edit to enter all necessary information and send by email or diskette to the Program Chair.
• If neither of these is possible, a camera ready abstract following the guidelines on the web site may be submitted by mail. A paper abstract form including the guidelines will be provided on request. The abstract must be typed in 10 point Times Roman and fit in a rectangle 6" (15 cm) wide by 4" (10 cm) long.

Dr. Robert M. Biefeld
Sandia National Laboratories
MS 0601
Albuquerque, NM 87185-0601
Phone (505) 844-1556
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Bulk Growth of Semiconductors/A. Ostrogorsky
W. Bonner (Crystallod), A. F. Witt (MIT)
Crystal Growth Fundamentals/K. Jackson
G. Gilmer (Lucent Technologies)
Detector Materials/R. James
Epitaxial Growth/R. Biefeld
Evolution of Thin Films/B. Orr
D. Jesson (Oak Ridge National Lab), S. Barnett (Northwestern U.) and Eric Chason (Brown U.)
Industrial Crystallization/G. Loiacono, R. Scripa
C. Khattak, F. Schmid (Crystal Systems), G. Catella, J. Luken (Cleveland Crystals), G. Quarles, P. Johnson (VLOC), G. Loiacono, D. Loiacono, P. Czechowicz (Crystal Associates), B. Chai (Crystal Photonics)
In-situ Diagnostics/K. Bertness
J. Roth (HRL Labs, LLC), H. P. Lee (U. of CA-Irvine)
Modelling/J. Derby
V. Prasad (SUNY Stony Brook)
MBE – Interface Formation Issues/A. Brown
B. Bennett (NRL), B. Orr (U. of Michigan)
NASA Microgravity Workshop/D. Gillies
NLO, Photorefractive & Laser Crystals/P. Schunemann, B. Wechsler
D. Keszler (Oregon State U.), K. Shimamura (Tohoku U.), N. Zaitseva (LLNL)
Novel Materials/G. Kowach
P. Canfield (Iowa State U.), D. Johnson (U. of Oregon), C. Kloc (Lucent Technologies)
Organometallic Vapor Phase Epitaxy/C. Wang
N. Karam (Spectrolab), R. Moon (Agilent Technologies), N. Pan (Kopin), D. Wilt (Lucent Technologies)
Oxides: Substrates and Films/D. Schlom
A. Balbashov (Moscow Power Engr. Inst.), D. Blank (U. of Twente), I. Bozovic (Oxxel), G. Kowach (Lucent Techn.)
Phase Field Modelling/J. Warren
G. Amberg (KTH), A. Lobkovsky (NIST)
Photovoltaics and Thermal Photovoltaics/T. Ciszek
M. W. Wanlass (National Renewable Energy Lab)
SiC Bulk Crystal and Epitaxial Growth/M. Skowronski
A. Ellison (Linkoping U.), C. Balkas (Sterling Semiconductor)
Wide Band Gap Materials: Nitrides/S. Hersee
R. F. Davis (North Carolina State U.), M. Leszczyñski (Unipress)

At ACCGE-12, NASA will hold a workshop entitled "Applications of Experimentation in a Microgravity Environment to the Science of Electronic Materials". The workshop will examine potential contributions that experimentation in a microgravity environment will make to the understanding of the production and utilization of materials. The first session of the workshop will be devoted to presentations on the state of the art in: 1) crystal growth of materials by bulk processes, chemical vapor transport, and physicalvapor transport, both on the ground and in space; 2) growth of non-linear optical materials; and 3) measurement of diffusion constants. The second session will be in the form of panel discussions. In particular, the perspectives of industry are sought, especially regarding new directions to be targeted. Specific issues to be addressed in the panel sessions will include, but not be limited to: 1) bulk crystals: defect control and composition uniformity in doped and alloyed solid solutions; 2) vapor transport: effect of convection on defect and compositional distribution; 3) non-linear optical materials: aspects of defect and compositional control in both organic and oxide NLO materials; 4) diffusion: measurement of convection-free parameters in elemental, doped and alloyed liquids; and 5) magnetic fields: effectiveness in damping convection.

Proceedings of ACCGE-12 will be published in a special issue of the Journal of Crystal Growth. Authors of abstracts accepted for presentation are invited to submit manuscripts (not to exceed four journal pages) by June 1, 2000. All manuscripts will be reviewed prior to the conference and must meet the usual standards of the Journal of Crystal Growth.

Call for Nominations

The following awards will be presented at ACCGE-12:

The AACG Crystal Growth Award will be presented to a leading member of the crystal growth community for important and sustained contributions. The original theoretical or experimental work must continue to stimulate others in the field to excel and to have made significant scientific or technological impact. The winner will deliver a lecture, receive an engraved award and a $3000 cash prize.

The Young Author Award is presented to a candidate less than 35 years of age for fresh and imaginative contributions to the field of crystal growth. This work must have been performed in the United States following formal training and subsequently published in refereed journals. The winner receives a framed citation and a $1000 award.

Details on these awards and the nomination process will be available in the Fall, 1999 edition of the AACG Newsletter, on the web site or from the awards chairs. The deadline for nominations is March 1, 2000. A best student paper award will also be given.
 

An exhibit of apparatus, materials and services of interest to the crystal growth community will be held in an area adjacent to the technical sessions. This will also be the site for coffee breaks and an evening cocktail hour. Vendors interested in contracting space should contact:

Keith Torrance
Logitech Product Group
Struers Inc
810 Sharon Drive, Westlake, OH 44145
Phone (440) 871 0071
Fax (440) 871 8188
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The ACCGE-12 Photo Contest will be held during the conference and submitted photographs will be displayed in a prominent location at the meeting. Participants are invited to submit photographs that portray scientific, technical and artistic aspects of crystals, crystal growth, or characterization. Awards will be given for first, second, and third place, best student entry, and awards committee favorite entry. Winners will be announced at the conference banquet and will receive ribbons and plaques. In addition, the best student entry will receive $50. If the format allows, the winning photos will be published in the AACG Newsletter. Previous entries are not acceptable. Entries should be mounted on a stiff backing and should be no larger than 40 by 50 cm. Entries should be clearly labeled with the following information: a concise title; 25 to 75 word description of the technical significance of the entry; and submitter’s name and affiliation. Submissions for the student category should be clearly labeled as such. The deadline for submission is July 15, 2000. The photos will be returned at the end of the conference. Send entries to ACCGE-12 Photo Contest c/o one of the chairs
 

All conference functions including the technical sessions, poster displays and industrial exhibits will be held at the facilities of the Vail Marriott Mountain Resort, Vail, Colorado. A block of rooms has been reserved at the Marriott at a special conference rate of:

• To make a reservation, call the Marriott directly at (800) 648-0720 and mention AACG or American Association for Crystal Growth. Conference rates will be extended three days before and after the conference subject to availability.
• The deadline for making reservations on this room block is July 14, 2000. Early reservations are recommended.
• All reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card or deposit. Reservations may be cancelled without penalty up to 15 days before arrival. A $25 charge will be assessed 15 days to 72 hours before arrival. Less than 72 hours before arrival, the guest is charged for one room night. Late arrival or early departures will also be charged to the individual for the entire reserved stay unless the Vail Marriott Mountain Resort has been given notice a minimum 24 hours prior to the scheduled arrival/departure. Carefully check the accuracy of your reservation confirmation.

The conference social program will include a Sunday evening welcome reception and a Thursday evening conference banquet, both included with regular registration. Wednesday afternoon will be free for river rafting, jeep tours or one of many other Vail Valley activities.

The Vail Marriott Mountain Resort is a two-hour drive from the Denver International Airport (DIA). There are also a limited number of direct flights serving the Vail/Eagle airport. Ground transportation from DIA to Vail can also be booked through Colorado Mountain Express. They operate approximately ten departures per day each way. Our group code is CRYSTAL. Phone numbers for reservations are 1-800-525-6363 or 1-970-949-4227. The rate is $52/person each way from Denver International Airport.

The regular registration fee includes a complimentary AACG membership for the calendar year 2000, a copy of the collected abstracts, a copy of the Proceedings, a banquet ticket, the welcome social, continental breakfasts, and coffee service. The registration fee for an accompanying person includes the welcome social, continental breakfasts, and coffee. The student registration fee does not include a copy of the Proceedings. Additional banquet tickets are $60 and additional copies of the proceedings are $60. For advance registration, complete the attached form and submit with payment to the Conference Secretariat.

Requests for financial assistance must be made in writing to the Conference Financial Officer before March 31, 2000, indicating the estimated amount needed. Students should also include a supporting letter from a senior faculty member. Address all requests for financial assistance to:

David Bliss
ACCGE-12
PO Box 3233
Thousand Oaks, CA 91359-0233

Online Registration is not available.  However, you may link to the registration forms and print them out.

Registration form for Twelfth American Conference on Crystal Growth and Epitaxy (ACCGE-12)

Mail with remittance to the Conference Secretariat
Tony Gentile
P. O. Box 3233
Thousand Oaks, CA 91359-0233 USA
Phone (805) 492-7047
Fax (805) 492-4062
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