Download or read book Optical Properties of Condensed Matter and Applications written by Jai Singh and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2006-10-02 with total page 451 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following a semi-quantitative approach, this book presents asummary of the basic concepts, with examples and applications, andreviews recent developments in the study of optical properties ofcondensed matter systems. Key Features: Covers basic knowledge as well as application topics Includes theory, experimental techniques and current anddeveloping applications Timely and useful contribution to the literature Written by internationally respected contributors working inphysics and electrical engineering departments and governmentlaboratories
Download or read book Optical Properties of Materials and Their Applications written by Jai Singh and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-01-07 with total page 667 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a semi-quantitative approach to recent developments in the study of optical properties of condensed matter systems Featuring contributions by noted experts in the field of electronic and optoelectronic materials and photonics, this book looks at the optical properties of materials as well as their physical processes and various classes. Taking a semi-quantitative approach to the subject, it presents a summary of the basic concepts, reviews recent developments in the study of optical properties of materials and offers many examples and applications. Optical Properties of Materials and Their Applications, 2nd Edition starts by identifying the processes that should be described in detail and follows with the relevant classes of materials. In addition to featuring four new chapters on optoelectronic properties of organic semiconductors, recent advances in electroluminescence, perovskites, and ellipsometry, the book covers: optical properties of disordered condensed matter and glasses; concept of excitons; photoluminescence, photoinduced changes, and electroluminescence in noncrystalline semiconductors; and photoinduced bond breaking and volume change in chalcogenide glasses. Also included are chapters on: nonlinear optical properties of photonic glasses; kinetics of the persistent photoconductivity in crystalline III-V semiconductors; and transparent white OLEDs. In addition, readers will learn about excitonic processes in quantum wells; optoelectronic properties and applications of quantum dots; and more. Covers all of the fundamentals and applications of optical properties of materials Includes theory, experimental techniques, and current and developing applications Includes four new chapters on optoelectronic properties of organic semiconductors, recent advances in electroluminescence, perovskites, and ellipsometry Appropriate for materials scientists, chemists, physicists and electrical engineers involved in development of electronic materials Written by internationally respected professionals working in physics and electrical engineering departments and government laboratories Optical Properties of Materials and Their Applications, 2nd Edition is an ideal book for senior undergraduate and postgraduate students, and teaching and research professionals in the fields of physics, chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, and materials engineering.
Download or read book Non Linear Optical Properties of Matter written by Manthos G. Papadopoulos and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-05-03 with total page 676 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book assembles both theory and application in this field, to interest experimentalists and theoreticians alike. Part 1 is concerned with the theory and computing of non-linear optical (NLO) properties while Part 2 reviews the latest developments in experimentation. This book will be invaluable to researchers and students in academia and industry, particularlrly to anyone involved in materials science, theoretical and computational chemistry, chemical physics, and molecular physics.
Download or read book Advances in Condensed Matter Optics written by Liangyao Chen and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2014-12-16 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authors of this book, all with a background in condensed matter physics, have carried out advanced researches in recent years to study the optical and magneto-optical properties of many kinds of new functional materials, including metal-based metamaterials, narrow-to-wide-bandgap semiconductors, thin films, and magnetic and magneto-optical materials by using different types of optical methods and instruments. This book describes some of the more recent progresses and developments in the study of condensed matter optics in both theoretic and experimental fields. It will help readers, especially graduate students and scientists who are studying and working in the nano-photonic field, to understand more deeply the characteristics of light waves propagated in nano-structure-based materials with potential applications in the future.
Download or read book Electrodynamics of Solids written by Martin Dressel and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2002-01-17 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authors of this book present a thorough discussion of the optical properties of solids, with a focus on electron states and their response to electrodynamic fields. A review of the fundamental aspects of the propagation of electromagnetic fields, and their interaction with condensed matter, is given. This is followed by a discussion of the optical properties of metals, semiconductors, and collective states of solids such as superconductors. Theoretical concepts, measurement techniques and experimental results are covered in three interrelated sections. Well-established, mature fields are discussed (for example, classical metals and semiconductors) together with modern topics at the focus of current interest. The substantial reference list included will also prove to be a valuable resource for those interested in the electronic properties of solids. The book is intended for use by advanced undergraduate and graduate students, and researchers active in the fields of condensed matter physics, materials science and optical engineering.
Download or read book Optical Properties of Solids written by Mark Fox and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2010-03-25 with total page 415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For final year undergraduates and graduate students in physics, this book offers an up-to-date treatment of the optical properties of solid state materials.
Download or read book Optical Properties of Solids written by Frederick Wooten and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2013-10-22 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Optical Properties of Solids covers the important concepts of intrinsic optical properties and photoelectric emission. The book starts by providing an introduction to the fundamental optical spectra of solids. The text then discusses Maxwell's equations and the dielectric function; absorption and dispersion; and the theory of free-electron metals. The quantum mechanical theory of direct and indirect transitions between bands; the applications of dispersion relations; and the derivation of an expression for the dielectric function in the self-consistent field approximation are also encompassed. The book further tackles current-current correlations; the fluctuation-dissipation theorem; and the effect of surface plasmons on optical properties and photoemission. People involved in the study of the optical properties of solids will find the book invaluable.
Download or read book Condensed Matter Optical Spectroscopy written by Iulian Ionita and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2014-08-20 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover a Modern Approach to the Study of Molecular SymmetryClassroom-tested from an author experienced in teaching a course on condensed matter spectroscopy, and introductory spectroscopy and lasers, Condensed Matter Optical Spectroscopy: An Illustrated Introduction contains over 200 color illustrations and provides a clear overview of the field.
Download or read book Optical Properties And Spectroscopy Of Nanomaterials written by Jin Zhong Zhang and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2009-07-21 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Optical properties are among the most fascinating and useful properties of nanomaterials and have been extensively studied using a variety of optical spectroscopic techniques. A basic understanding of the optical properties and related spectroscopic techniques is essential for anyone who is interested in learning about nanomaterials of semiconductors, insulators or metal. This is partly because optical properties are intimately related to other properties and functionalities (e.g. electronic, magnetic, and thermal) that are of fundamental importance to many technological applications, such as energy conversion, chemical analysis, biomedicine, optoelectronics, communication, and radiation detection.Intentionally designed for upper-level undergraduate students and beginning graduate students with some basic knowledge of quantum mechanics, this book provides the first systematic coverage of optical properties and spectroscopic techniques of nanomaterials.
Download or read book Semiconductor Physics and Applications written by M. Balkanski and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2000-08-31 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook covers the basic physics of semiconductors and their applications to practical devices, with emphasis on the basic physical principles upon which these devices operate. Extensive use of figures is made to enhance the clarity of the presentation and to establish contact with the experimental side of the topic. Graduate students and lecturers in semiconductor physics, condensed matter physics, electromagnetic theory, and quantum mechanics will find this a useful textbook and reference work.
Download or read book Condensed Matter Optics written by Victor Yu. Timoshenko and published by . This book was released on 2017-09-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work provides a solid overview on solid state optics. By using both semi-classical models and quantum approaches the author describes optical properties of nanostructures and nanocomposites. He illustrates the role of free charge carriers on the optical properties of semiconductor nanocomposites and as well the effects of the quantum confinement and Coulomb interaction. Non-linear optical phenomena in solid state nanostructures are as well analyzed. The most prominent applications of semiconductor nanostructures in photonics and optoelectronics are discussed in details. This book addresses students and lecturers in the field of solid state physics, nanotechnology and materials science.
Download or read book Optical and Molecular Physics written by Miguel A. Esteso and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2021-09-30 with total page 507 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Optical and Molecular Physics: Theoretical Principles and Experimental Methods addresses many important applications and advances in the field. This book is divided into 5 sections: Plasmonics and carbon dots physics with applications Optical films, fibers, and materials Optical properties of advanced materials Molecular physics and diffusion Macromolecular physics Weaving together science and engineering, this new volume addresses important applications and advances in optical and molecular physics. It covers plasmonics and carbon dots physics with applications; optical films, fibers, and materials; optical properties of advanced materials; molecular physics and diffusion; and macromolecular physics. This book looks at optical materials in the development of composite materials for the functionalization of glass, ceramic, and polymeric substrates to interact with electromagnetic radiation and presents state-of-the-art research in preparation methods, optical characterization, and usage of optical materials and devices in various photonic fields. The authors discuss devices and technologies used by the electronics, magnetics, and photonics industries and offer perspectives on the manufacturing technologies used in device fabrication.
Download or read book Advances in Semiconductor Nanostructures written by Alexander V. Latyshev and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2016-11-10 with total page 553 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advances in Semiconductor Nanostructures: Growth, Characterization, Properties and Applications focuses on the physical aspects of semiconductor nanostructures, including growth and processing of semiconductor nanostructures by molecular-beam epitaxy, ion-beam implantation/synthesis, pulsed laser action on all types of III–V, IV, and II–VI semiconductors, nanofabrication by bottom-up and top-down approaches, real-time observations using in situ UHV-REM and high-resolution TEM of atomic structure of quantum well, nanowires, quantum dots, and heterostructures and their electrical, optical, magnetic, and spin phenomena. The very comprehensive nature of the book makes it an indispensable source of information for researchers, scientists, and post-graduate students in the field of semiconductor physics, condensed matter physics, and physics of nanostructures, helping them in their daily research. - Presents a comprehensive reference on the novel physical phenomena and properties of semiconductor nanostructures - Covers recent developments in the field from all over the world - Provides an International approach, as chapters are based on results obtained in collaboration with research groups from Russia, Germany, France, England, Japan, Holland, USA, Belgium, China, Israel, Brazil, and former Soviet Union countries
Download or read book Laser Spectroscopy of Solids II written by William M. Yen and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-01-21 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Laser-based optical spectroscopies are powerful and versatile techniques that are continuing to evolve and find new applications. This book presents reviews of recent progress in our understanding of the spectra and dynamical processes of optically excited states of condensed matter, focusing on the advances made possible by the application of laser-based optical spectroscopies. Reviews are given of the optical properties of crystalline and amorphous semiconducting materials and structures, the properties of defect centers in insulators, two-photon nonlinear processes in insulators, optical energy diffusion in inorganic materials, and relaxation in organic materials. The individual chapters emphasize the methodology common to the various investigations. The volume is designed to be suitable as an introduction to applied laser spectroscopy of solids, as well as providing an update on the status of the field.
Download or read book Electronic and Optical Properties of Graphite Related Systems written by Chiun-Yan Lin and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-12-12 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an overview of electronic and optical properties of graphite-related systems. It presents a well-developed and up-to-date theoretical model and addresses important advances in essential properties and diverse quantization phenomena. Key features include various Hamiltonian models, dimension-enriched carbon-related systems, complete and unusual results, detailed comparisons with the experimental measurements, clear physical pictures, and further generalizations to other emergent 2D materials. It also covers potential applications, such as touch-screen panel devices, FETs, supercapacitors, sensors, LEDs, solar cells, photodetectors, and photomodulators.
Download or read book Materials Design and Synthesis for Desirable Magnetic and Optical Properties written by Hao Zhu and published by ProQuest. This book was released on 2008 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Condensed Matter Physics has developed as one of the largest fields of contemporary physics because of its rich physics and broad applications. With the advances of theoretical methods in condensed matter physics, it becomes possible to simulate and predict properties of some materials before fabrication and characterization. These theoretical results can be validated with experiments and are often consistent with experimental results, providing a useful guideline in material research and applications. In this dissertation, we follow the same procedure to design and synthesis several materials for magnetic and optic applications. Chapter 1 introduces the motivation and objectives of the thesis. Chapter 2 and Chapter 3 introduce the experimental techniques and theoretical tools used in this thesis. In Chapter 4, the MnB alloys are investigated theoretically and experimentally. Chapter 5 covers the theoretical and experimental studies on several oxide based dilute magnetic semiconductor (DMS) and group IV based DMS. Chapter 6 discusses the theoretical and experimental investigation of ZnS nanocrystals. In Chapter 7, we propose and demonstrate nanowire composites based photonic band gap materials.
Download or read book Condensed Matter Field Theory written by Alexander Altland and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2010-03-11 with total page 785 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This primer is aimed at elevating graduate students of condensed matter theory to a level where they can engage in independent research. Topics covered include second quantisation, path and functional field integration, mean-field theory and collective phenomena.
