UID:
almahu_9947983646502882
Format:
XII, 228 p.
,
online resource.
ISBN:
9783540366164
Series Statement:
Springer Tracts in Modern Physics, 191
Content:
Spin-orbit coupling makes the spin degree of freedom respond to its orbital environment. In solids this yields such intriguing phenomena as a spin splitting of electron states in inversion-asymmetric systems even at zero magnetic field and a Zeeman splitting that is significantly enhanced in magnitude over that for free electrons. This book describes spin-orbit coupling effects in quasi-two-dimensional electron and hole systems. The first part provides a general introduction to the electronic structure of quasi-two-dimensional systems with a particular focus on group-theoretical methods. The main part of the monograph is devoted to spin-orbit coupling phenomena at zero and nonzero magnetic fields. Throughout the book, the main focus is on a thorough discussion of the physical ideas and a detailed interpretation of the results. Accurate numerical calculations are complemented by simple and transparent analytical models that capture the important physics.
Note:
Introduction -- Band Structure of Semiconductors -- The Extended Kane Model -- Electron and Hole States in Quasi 2D Systems -- Origin of Spin-Orbit Coupling Effects -- Inversion Asymmetry Induced Spin Splitting -- Anisotropic Zeeman Splitting in Quasi 2D Systems -- Landau Levels and Cyclotron Resonance -- Anomalous Magneto-Oscillations -- Conclusions -- Notation and Symbols -- Quasi Degenerate Perturbation Theory -- The Extended Kane Model: Tables -- Band Structure Parameters.
In:
Springer eBooks
Additional Edition:
Printed edition: ISBN 9783642056796
Additional Edition:
Printed edition: ISBN 9783540011873
Additional Edition:
Printed edition: ISBN 9783662146002
Language:
English
Subjects:
Physics
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1007/b13586
