Liquid phase epitaxial growth of magnetic garnet films by isothermal dipping in a horizontal plane with axial rotation

The epitaxial growth process for the preparation of thin (1-10 μm) epi-layers of magnetic garnet on a non-magnetic garnet substrate is described. Growth rates are related to growth and liquids temperatures, time, and rotation rate. The growth mechanism is interpreted in terms of diffusion boundary layer theory. Film composition is discussed in terms of growth parameters. © 1972.