METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING MONOCRYSTALS

摘要

The invention concerns a device for producing a monocrystalline solid phase (42) by solidifying a liquid phase (44), comprising: a crucible (40) suited for containing the solid phase (42) and the liquid phase (44) and whose at least one wall is provided for being in contact with the liquid phase, the solid phase being separated from the crucible by a gap (43); a means for heating the liquid phase and severing to create a thermal gradient at an interface (46) between the liquid phase and the solid phase, and; a means for generating an electromagnetic field (50) whereby being distinct from the heating means, for applying an electromagnetic pressure to the contact surface (48) of the liquid phase at said interface comprising at least one turn (50) surrounding the crucible and placed opposite the area in which said interface forms during operation.