The optical and electronic properties of semiconductors is a subject which today presents a major area in solid state sciences. This book is the first attempt to gather together information which is otherwise scattered throughout the scientific literature into a single comprehensive work. As such, the book will serve as an excellent introductory text for newcomers to the field as well as an indispensible reference volume for research workers.

Electronic structure and optical properties of semiconductors (Springer series in solid-state sciences)

Cohen, Marvin L.

Chelikowsky, James R.

Science & Math

Springer, Verlag

Presents a unique approach to grasping the concepts of quantum theory with a focus on atoms, clusters, and crystals Quantum theory of atoms and molecules is vitally important in molecular physics, materials science, nanoscience, solid state physics and many related fields. Introductory Quantum Mechanics with MATLAB is designed to be an accessible guide to quantum theory and its applications. The textbook uses the popular MATLAB programming language for the analytical and numerical solution of quantum mechanical problems, with a particular focus on clusters and assemblies of atoms. The textbook is written by a noted researcher and expert on the topic who introduces density functional theory, variational calculus and other practice-proven methods for the solution of quantum-mechanical problems. This important guide: -Presents the material in a didactical manner to help students grasp the concepts and applications of quantum theory -Covers a wealth of cutting-edge topics such as clusters, nanocrystals, transitions and organic molecules -Offers MATLAB codes to solve real-life quantum mechanical problems Written for master's and PhD students in physics, chemistry, material science, and engineering sciences, Introductory Quantum Mechanics with MATLAB contains an accessible approach to understanding the concepts of quantum theory applied to atoms, clusters, and crystals.

Introductory Quantum Mechanics with MATLAB: For Atoms, Molecules, Clusters, and Nanocrystals

Physics

Wiley-VCH

We began planning and writing this book in thc late 1970$ at thc ugge s stion of Manuel Cardona and Helmut Latsch. We also received considerable eo couragement and stimulation from colleagues. Same said there was a need for instructional material in tbis area while others emphasized thc utility of a research text. We tried to strike a compromise. Thc figures, tables, and rcferences are included to enable researchcrs to obt81o quickly essential information in this area of semiconductor research. For instructoTS and stu dents, we attempt to cover same basic ideas abaut electronic structure and semiconductor physics with applications to real, rather than model, solids. ~Ve \Vish to thank our colleagues and collaborators whose research rc sults and ideas are presented here. Special thanks are duc to Jim Phillips who illfluellced lIS hoth during ollr formative )'ears and afterwards. We are grateful to Sari Yamagishi for her patience and skill with the typing and production of the manuscript. Finally, we acknowledge the great patience of Helmut Lotsch and Manucl Cardona. llerkeley, CA M.L. Gehen ~·[inncapolis, MN, J.R, Chelikew"ky March 1988 VII Contents 1. Introduction 1 2. Theoretical Concepts and Methods .................... . 4 2.1 Thc One-Electron Model and Band Structure 7 2.2 Properties cf En(k) ......................... . 11 3. Pseudopotentials 16 3.1 The Empirical Pseudopotential Method .......... 20 3.2 Self-Consistent and Ab Initio Pseudopotentials ...... ..... 25 4. Response Functiolls and Density of States . ..

Electronic Structure and Optical Properties of Semiconductors (Springer Series in Solid-State Sciences, 75)

Springer

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