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

von Roland Winkler

228 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

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.

• Reihe: Springer Tracts in Modern Physics
• Themen: Technologie, Ingenieurswissenschaft, Landwirtschaft, Industrieprozesse Maschinenbau und Werkstoffe Materialwissenschaft Technische Anwendung von elektronischen, magnetischen, optischen Materialien
• ISBN: 9783642056796
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.12.2010
• Größe: 23.5 x 15.5 cm
• Verlag: Springer Berlin