Coherent Semiconductor Optics: From Basic Concepts to Nanostructure Applications / Edition 1

by Torsten Meier, Peter Thomas, Stephan W. Koch

Overview

This book introduces the basic theoretical concepts required for the analysis of the optical response of semiconductor systems in the coherent regime. It is the most instructive textbook on the theory and optical effects of semiconductors. The entire presentation is based on a one-dimensional tight-binding model. Starting with discrete-level systems, increasing complexity is added gradually to the model by including band-structure and many-particle interaction. Various linear and nonlinear optical spectra and temporal phenomena are studied. The analysis of many-body effects in nonlinear optical phenomena covers a major part of the book.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783642068966
Publisher:	Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Publication date:	11/09/2010
Edition description:	Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007
Pages:	319
Product dimensions:	0.00(w) x 0.00(h) x 0.24(d)

Table of Contents

Preliminaries.- Experimental Techniques.- Few-Level Systems.- Coherent Tunneling.- The Semiconductor Model.- Single-Particle Properties.- The Equation of Motion Approach.- Dynamical Equations for Semiconductors.- Applications I.- Linear Optical Response.- Coherent— (3) Processes for Level Systems.- Coherent— (3) and— (5) Processes in Ordered Semiconductors.- Coherent— (3) and—(5) Processes in Disordered Semiconductors.- Coherent Excitation Spectroscopy.- Character of Continuum Transitions.- Applications II.- The Semiconductor with Applied Electric Field.- Mesoscopic Semiconductor Rings.- Coherent Density Dynamics in Disordered Semiconductors.- Current Echoes.- Problems.

Editorial Reviews

From the reviews:

"This book presents a comprehensive theory of coherent processes in semiconductor optics. … The book is very well organized and chapters on basic theories are condensed which makes it easy for readers to understand the ideas in progressive stages. … The book may be regarded as self sufficient in covering the topics on semiconductor optics. … The book may be expected to be very useful for graduate students and researchers interested in the theoretical principles in this field." (Jai Singh, Australian Physics, Vol. 44 (2), 2007)

"The text … represents the culmination of many years of teaching experience and world-leading research in theoretical semiconductor optics. … The text is aimed for advanced class work for graduate students or self-study by experienced researchers. A collection of problem is provided at the end of the text, and each chapter ends with a list of suggestions for further reading. The text is well illustrated, and a good index is provided." (Dr M. Fox, Contemporary Physics, Vol. 48 (4), 2007)

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