System for Growing Crystal Sheets

An apparatus for growing a crystal, the apparatus comprising:

• a crucible configured to contain a liquid melt;
• and
• a die located above the growth crucible, the die comprising:
• a first outer die plate having a generally rectangular shape;
• a second outer die plate having a generally rectangular shape;
• and at least one central die plate positioned between the first outer die plate and the second outer die plate such that at least two capillaries are formed between the first outer die plate and the second outer die plate,
• wherein first ends of the first outer die plate and the second outer die plate have a slope extending away from at least one of the at least two capillaries to form a growth interface at a top of the die,
• second ends of the first outer die plate and the second outer die plate are immersed in the liquid melt provided in the crucible, and
• the liquid melt is configured to travel to the growth interface by capillary flow of the raw material melt through the at least two capillaries.