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The entire modern era depends on large single crystals, especially, but not limited to, silicon.

For non-silicon applications, take a glance at some of Cree's products, for example.



High performance gas turbine blades (e.g. in the F-22 engine and apparently some electricity turbines) are single crystal now as well. It's definitely a huge challenge to do manufacture, but possible.




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