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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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Book Title: Spin-orbit Coupling Effects in Two-Dimensional Electron and Hole Systems
Authors: Roland Winkler
Series Title: Springer Tracts in Modern Physics
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/b13586
Publisher: Springer Berlin, Heidelberg
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eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive
Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2003
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-540-01187-3Published: 10 October 2003
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-642-05679-6Published: 01 December 2010
eBook ISBN: 978-3-540-36616-4Published: 06 October 2003
Series ISSN: 0081-3869
Series E-ISSN: 1615-0430
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XII, 228
Topics: Optical and Electronic Materials, Condensed Matter Physics