Optical and Electrical Properties of Nanoscale Materials

This book discusses the optical and electrical properties of nanoscale materials, focusing on how their electronic band structure gives rise to new and unique properties. It covers 2D materials and discusses excitonic effects and excitons, as well as optical absorption. It is an essential resource for students and researchers in materials science.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 484 pages
Publication date: 12 January 2023
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate world of nanoscale materials, exploring their optical and electrical properties with a special focus on how their unique electronic band structures give rise to novel and distinctive material characteristics. Providing a solid foundation in optical and solid state physics, the book begins by reviewing the essential concepts required to understand optical and electrical properties. It then delves into the electronic band structures of solids, discussing the profound impact of spin-orbit coupling on the valence band, a crucial factor in understanding the optical properties of the majority of nanoscale materials. Additionally, the book explores excitonic effects and excitons, shedding light on their role in optical absorption.

In the realm of 2D materials, such as graphene and transition metal dichalcogenides, this book showcases the extraordinary electrical properties that arise from their electronic band structures. It devotes considerable attention to the optical and electrical properties of 2D and topological materials, emphasizing optical measurements, electrical characterization of carrier transport, and the utilization of a tight binding approach to elucidate the electronic band structures.

By consolidating valuable fundamental and practical information from one of the fastest-growing research areas in materials science, this book serves as an indispensable resource for both students and researchers in this dynamic field. Its concise and accessible format makes it an essential compendium for those seeking to deepen their understanding of nanoscale materials and their applications.

Weight: 765g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030803254
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021