Professor basus research interests include semiconductor physics and devices, optoelectronics and optical communication, nanoelectronics and nanophotonics. Introduction to semiconductors 3 we want to develop a set of equations to describe the absorption of a photon in. We find that the application of the electric field decreases the optical absorption coefficient for both the parallel and. T1 theory of the optical properties of semiconductor nanostructures.
Theory of semiconductor microcavity lasers f jahnke et al. The wavelengths of the light depend on the optical semiconductor materials used. Jan 23, 20 net laser cooling from 290 kelvin to about 250 kelvin is achieved in semiconductor cadmium sulphide nanobelts and attributed to strong coupling between excitons and longitudinal optical phonons. Bulk and microstructures, 1997, 448 pages, prasanta kumar basu, 0198517882, 9780198517887, clarendon press, 1997. The author has combined, for the graduate student and researcher, a great variety of source material, journal research, and many years of experimental research, adding new insights published for the first. K basu, theory of optical processes in semiconductors, clarendon. Pankove is the author of optical processes in semiconductors 4. Optics and quantum optics with semiconductor nanostructures.
The different microstructures on top of and in the grooves are associated with the etching. Excitonic gain processes in znse i galbraith symmetry aspects of multiband semiconductors interacting with light fields m lindberg effect of image charges on the electronholepair states in semiconductor microstructures d b tran thoai. Quantum theory of optical and electronic properties of semiconductors hartmut haug, stephan w. The field provides the foundation for semiconductor optoelectronics and photonics by addressing fundamental problems. Bulk and microstructures series on semiconductor science and technology, 4 9780198526209 by basu, p. Ravindran, phy02e semiconductor physics, autum 20 17 december. In more complicated situations, numerical solutions are nec. Photoluminescence spectroscopy is a widely used technique for characterisation of the optical and electronic properties of semiconductors and molecules. He has more than 100 research publications in refereed journals and has authored a book theory of optical processes in semiconductors.
Pl emission of optical radiation resulting from excitation to a nonequilibrium state by irradiation with light. Phenomenological semiclassical description of optical processes in a quantized 2level medium by the so. Quantum of optical absorption in twodimensional semiconductors hui fanga,b,c, hans a. Lecture 7 optical characterization of inorganic semiconductors dr tim veal, stephenson institute for renewable energy and department of physics, university of liverpool nov 5, 2015. Bulk and microstructures series on semiconductor science and technology. Theory of optical processes in semiconductors paperback p. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read optical processes in semiconductors.
Net laser cooling from 290 kelvin to about 250 kelvin is achieved in semiconductor cadmium sulphide nanobelts and attributed to strong coupling between excitons and longitudinal optical phonons. Optical properties of semiconductors photonics research group. Einsteintheory of optical transitions phenomenological semiclassical description of optical processes in a quantized 2level medium by the so. Chapters 6 and 7 are devoted to the study of the optical properties of semiconductors. Here, we show a plasmonic nanocavity based on a nanopatch antenna design. This book describes the intrinsic optical processes occurring in semiconductor bulk and engineered. The iiiv compound semiconductors exhibit superb electronic and optoelectronic properties. Feb 20, 20 video lectures on optoelectronic materials and devices by prof. Introduction to semiconductors 3 we want to develop a set of equations to describe the absorption of a photon in semiconductor material. Lebedev physical institute, 117924 gsp, moscow b333, russia elsevffir amsterdam. We present a theoretical calculation of the effect of an electric field applied either parallel or perpendicular to the direction of confinement on the interband optical absorption of semiconducting nanostructures such as quantum wells, quantum wires, and quantum boxes.
Based on a series of lectures at berkeley, 19681969, this is the first book to deal comprehensively with all of the phenomena involving light in semiconductors. Lebedev physical institute, 117924 gsp, moscow b333, russia elsevffir amsterdam lausanne new york oxford shannon tokyo physics reports. Koch department of physics, philipps university, marburggermany and optical sciences center, university of arizona, tucsonaz. Perturbationtheory leads to the transitionrates r and a realistic microscopic susceptibilities. Download theory of optical processes in semiconductors. Basu institute of radio physics and electronics university of calcutta. Quantum theory of optical and electronic properties of.
Theory of optical processes in semiconductors bulk and microstructures p. Electron spin relaxation and carrier recombination were investigated in gallium indium nitride arsenide gainnas multiple quantum wells, using picosecond optical pulses. Keller used to compute eigenvalues in quantummechanical systems. Optical properties of dielectric and semiconductor thin films 3 analytic solutions can be given if we assume that the incident wave is a pure wave and that the boundary layers are regular.
Ebk quantization is an improvement from bohrsommerfeld quantization which did not consider the caustic phase jumps at classical turning points. When reading, you can choose the font size, set the style of the paragraphs, headers, and footnotes. Most solidstate materials described throughout this book, with the notable exception of lowdimensional heterostructures and amorphous materials, have a crystalline structure, i. Contributions to the theory of electronic and optical properties by claudio aversa. The electromagnetic field is a quantized system with a set of modes, each of which is a harmonic oscillator. Leveraging nanocavity harmonics for control of optical. Topics covered include macroscopic theory of absorption, light absorption in a medium, index of refraction in a conducting medium, and einsteins coefficients. We use cookies to offer you a better experience, personalize content, tailor advertising, provide social media features, and better understand the use of our services. Franzkeldysh effect in the interband optical absorption of. Optics of excitonic molecules in semiconductors and.
Theory of optical processes in semiconductors paperback. Chapter 1 introduction to semiconductors, properties of sns and zno semiconducting materials 1. Group theory makes it possible to classify energy eigenstates, determine essential. Koch 1990 quantum theory of the optical and electronic properties of. Optical processes in quantum structures request pdf. This chapter discusses the classical theory of optical processes. Optical semiconductor devices are divided into two major groups. It is addressed to both readers who wish to learn semiconductor physics and those seeking to understand semiconductor devices. Atomic depth distribution analysis and growth dyna m ics of metals on metal. Theory and experiment quantitative understanding of interaction phenomena strong experiment theory interactions. Create electronhole pairs by absorption of exciting light radiative recombination of electronhole pairs escape of recombination radiation from the sample.
Direct growth of singlecrystalline iiiv semiconductors. In this chapter we have discussed those phenomena involving only one photon frequency. Optical cavities with multiple tunable resonances have the potential to provide unique electromagnetic environments at two or more distinct wavelengthscritical for control of optical processes such as nonlinear generation, entangled photon generation, or photoluminescence pl enhancement. Optical characterization of inorganic semiconductors. This revised second edition on the quantum theory of the optical and electronic properties of semiconductors presents the basic elements needed to understand and engage in research in. The electromagnetic spectrum accessible for studies by optical radiation is depicted in fig. Laser cooling of a semiconductor by 40 kelvin nature. Franzkeldysh effect in the interband optical absorption. Semiconductor optoelectronic devices are at the heart of all. Video lectures on optoelectronic materials and devices by prof.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading theory of optical processes in semiconductors. In this chapter we have discussed those phenomena involving only. Bulk and microstructures series on semiconductor science and technology, 4 basu, p. For comparison, a human hair is approximately 80,000 nm wide, a red blood cell is. C ontributions to the theory of electronic and optical properties claudio aversa, doctor of philosophy, 1995 department of physics, university of toronto abstract we introduce a new scheme to study semiconductor heterostructure electronic states.
Most of these processes can occur in quantum wells, wires, and dots, as well as in bulk material. This book is an introduction to the principles of semiconductor physics, linking its scientific aspects with practical applications. Martind, sanjay krishnae, eli yablonovitcha,b,1, and ali javeya,b,c,1 adepartment of electrical engineering and computer sciences, university of california, berkeley, ca 94720. Optical processes in semiconductors, dover publications, inc.
Optics and quantum optics with semiconductor nanostructures stephan w. Bulk and microstructures series on semiconductor science and technology book 4 kindle edition by basu, p. Optical studies of carrier transport and fundamental. We find that the application of the electric field decreases the optical absorption coefficient for.
Solid state physics part ii optical properties of solids mit. This book provides a simple quantum mechanical theory of important optical processes, i. In chemistry, it is more often referred to as fluorescence spectroscopy, but the instrumentation is the same. Books in pdf and other formats are very convenient to read. Apr 24, 2009 we present a theoretical calculation of the effect of an electric field applied either parallel or perpendicular to the direction of confinement on the interband optical absorption of semiconducting nanostructures such as quantum wells, quantum wires, and quantum boxes. This book describes the intrinsic optical processes occurring in semiconductor bulk and engineered semiconductor structures such as quantum wells and superlatices. Classical theory of optical processes oxford scholarship. Fundamental optical processes in semiconductors fops 2017. At the heart of much current technology, including fiberoptic communications, optoelectronic.
Elementary excitations in crystalline solids springerlink. Optical processes in semiconductors ebook written by jacques i. K download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The author has combined, for the graduate student and researcher, a great variety of source material, journal research, and many years of experimental research, adding new insights. Traditionally, closely latticematched epitaxial substrates have been required for the growth of high.
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