Crystal Growth Cell Incorporating Automated Image Analysis Enabling Measurement of Facet Specific Crystal Growth Rates

We present an automated method for measuring facet specific growth rates by combining a crystal growth flow cell with image processing. This paper details the design of the growth cell and its advantages over previous models. The method of image processing utilizes a Hough transform to identify crystal facets, ultimately leading to facet specific growth rate measurements. Finally, experimental results are presented for facet specific growth rates of alpha-glycine crystals and compared to previous data.