Publication Date:
2019-07-18
Description:
The Traveling Magnetic Field (TMF) technique, recently proposed to control meridional flow in electrically conducting melts, is reviewed. In particular, the natural convection damping capability of this technique has been numerically demonstrated with the implication of significantly improving crystal quality. Advantages of the traveling magnetic field, in comparison to the more mature rotating magnetic field method, are discussed. Finally, results of experiments with mixing metallic alloys in long ampoules using TMF is presented
Keywords:
Solid-State Physics
Type:
40th Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit; Jan 14, 2002; Reno, NV; United States
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