This book introduces the basic theoretical concepts required for the analysis of the optical response of semiconductor systems in the coherent regime. 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.
Only basic knowledge of quantum mechanics is required to benefit from the results presented in this book. Therefore, it is well suited as a textbook for advanced classes, for self-study, and for researchers interested in the field of semiconductor optics.
Coherent Semiconductor Optics
T. Meier
P. Thomas
S.W. Koch
Coherent Semiconductor Optics From Basic Concepts to Nanostructure Applications
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Privatdozent Dr. Torsten Meier Professor Dr. Peter Thomas Professor Dr. Stephan W. Koch Fachbereich Physik, Philipps Universit¨at Renthof 5, D-35032 Marburg, Germany E-mail:
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Library of Congress Control Number: 2 0 0 6 9 3 1 7 9 2
ISBN-10 3-540-32554-9 Springer Berlin Heidelberg New York ISBN-13