Spin-orbit Coupling Effects in Two-Dimensional Electron and Hole Systems
Springer Berlin (Verlag)
978-3-642-05679-6 (ISBN)
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.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 1.12.2010 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Springer Tracts in Modern Physics |
| Zusatzinfo | XII, 228 p. |
| Verlagsort | Berlin |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 155 x 235 mm |
| Gewicht | 427 g |
| Themenwelt | Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie ► Festkörperphysik |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie ► Thermodynamik | |
| Technik ► Elektrotechnik / Energietechnik | |
| Technik ► Maschinenbau | |
| Schlagworte | cyclotron • group theory • Magnetic field • Magneto oscillations • Quasi two-dimensional systems • semiconductor • Semiconductor band structure • Spin-orbit interaction |
| ISBN-10 | 3-642-05679-2 / 3642056792 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-3-642-05679-6 / 9783642056796 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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