Spin-orbit Coupling Effects in Two-Dimensional Electron and Hole Systems

• Κύριος συγγραφέας: Winkler, Roland (Συγγραφέας, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut)
• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer, 2003.
• Έκδοση: 1st ed. 2003.
• Σειρά: Springer Tracts in Modern Physics, 191
• Θέματα: Optical materials.; Electronic materials.; Condensed matter.; Optical and Electronic Materials.; Condensed Matter Physics.

 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. 

 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.