Spin-orbit Coupling Effects in Two-Dimensional Electron and Hole Systems
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Springer
Published: December 5, 2003
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 228
ISBN-13: 9783540011873
Subjects: Particle & high-energy physics; Science; Science/Mathematics; Nanostructures; Optics; Magnetic field; Magneto oscillations; Quasi two-dimensional systems; Semiconductor band structure; Spin-orbit interaction; Technology / Optics; Physics; Electronic structure; Group theory; Heterostructures; Magnetic fields; Semiconductors
First sentence: In atomic physics, spin-orbit (SO) interaction enters into the Hamiltonian from a nonrelativist ic approximation to t he Dirac equation [1] .
Description: 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.
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