Materials chemistry and crystal growth

Materials chemistry and crystal growth are seen as closely related activities because the assessment and implementation of numerous physical properties are based on single crystals and epitaxial layers. The idea of a materials synthesis directed toward the investigation and application of physical solid-state properties is outlined by three examples: i) the supramolecular synthesis of polar molecular crystals, ii) a quest for optical materials for short wavelength generation, and iii) crystal growth and epitaxy of fluoride laser materials.