Optics, Light and Lasers by Dieter Meschede Softcover - 559 pages Shipped in CLICK HERE Cat.# JW-PHY1 $119.05 BUY Published:  2007   ISBN:  9783527406289

The Practical Approach to Modern Aspects
of Photonics and Laser Physics (Ed.2)

Starting from the concepts of classical optics, Optics, Light and Lasers introduces in detail the phenomena of linear and nonlinear light matter interaction, the properties of modern laser sources, and the concepts of quantum optics. Several examples taken from the scope of modern research are provided to emphasize the relevance of optics in current developments within science and technology. The text has been written for newcomers to the topic and benefits from the author's ability to explain difficult sequences and effects in a straightforward and easily comprehensible way. To this second, completely updated and enlarged edition, new chapters on quantum optics, quantum information, matter waves, photonic fibres and materials have been added, as well as more than 100 problems on laser physics and applied optics.

Table of Contents:

Preface

1. Light rays

1.1 Light rays in human experience
1.2 Ray optics
1.3 Reflection
1.4 Refraction
1.5 Fermat’s principle: the optical path length
1.6 Prisms
1.7 Light rays in wave guides
1.8 Lenses and curved mirrors
1.9 Matrix optics
1.10 Ray optics and particle optics
Problems for chapter 1

2. Wave optics

2.1 Electromagnetic radiation fields
2.2 Wave types
2.3 Gaussian beams
2.4 Polarization
2.5 Diffraction
Problems for chapter 2

3. Light propagation in matter

3.1 Dielectric interfaces
3.2 Complex refractive index
3.3 Optical wave guides and fibres
3.4 Functional types and applications of optical fibres
3.5 Photonic materials
3.6 Light pulses in dispersive materials
3.7 Anisotropic optical materials
3.8 Optical modulators
Problems for chapter 3

4. Optical images

4.1 The human eye
4.2 Magnifying glass and eyepiece
4.3 Microscopes
4.4 Telescopes
4.5 Lenses: designs and aberrations
Problems for chapter 4

5. Coherence and interferometry

5.1 Young’s double slit
5.2 Coherence and correlation
5.3 The double-slit experiment
5.4 Michelson interferometer: longitudinal coherence
5.5 Fabry–Perot interferometer
5.6 Optical cavities
5.7 Thin optical films
5.8 Holography
5.9 Laser speckle (laser granulation)
Problems for chapter 5

6. Light and matter

6.1 Classical radiation interaction
6.2 Two-level atoms
6.3 Stimulated and spontaneous radiation processes
6.4 Inversion and amplification
Problems for chapter 6

7. The laser

7.1 The classic system: the He–Ne laser
7.2 Mode selection in the He–Ne laser
7.3 Spectral properties of the He–Ne laser
7.4 Applications of the He–Ne laser
7.5 Other gas lasers
7.6 Molecular gas lasers
7.7 The workhorses: solid-state lasers
7.8 Selected solid-state lasers
7.9 Tunable lasers with vibronic states
7.10 Tunable ring lasers
Problems for chapter 7

8. Laser dynamics

8.1 Basic laser theory
8.2 Laser rate equations
8.3 Threshold-less lasers and micro-lasers
8.4 Laser noise
8.5 Pulsed lasers
Problems for chapter 8

9. Semiconductor lasers

9.1 Semiconductors
9.2 Optical properties of semiconductors
9.3 The heterostructure laser
9.4 Dynamic properties of semiconductor lasers
9.5 Laser diodes, diode lasers, laser systems
9.6 High-power laser diodes
Problems for chapter 9

10. Sensors for light

10.1 Characteristics of optical detectors
10.2 Fluctuating opto-electronic quantities
10.3 Photon noise and detectivity limits
10.4 Thermal detectors
10.5 Quantum sensors I: photomultiplier tubes
10.6 Quantum sensors II: semiconductor sensors
10.7 Position and image sensors
Problems for chapter 10

11. Laser spectroscopy

11.1 Laser-induced fluorescence (LIF)
11.2 Absorption and dispersion
11.3 The width of spectral lines
11.4 Doppler-free spectroscopy
11.5 Transient phenomena
11.6 Light forces
Problems for chapter 11

12. Photons – an introduction to quantum optics

12.1 Does light exhibit quantum character?
12.2 Quantization of the electromagnetic field
12.3 Spontaneous emission
12.4 Weak coupling and strong coupling
12.5 Resonance fluorescence
12.6 Light fields in quantum optics
12.7 Two-photon optics
12.8 Entangled photons
Problems for chapter 12

13. Nonlinear optics I: optical mixing processes

13.1 Charged anharmonic oscillators
13.2 Second-order nonlinear susceptibility
13.3 Wave propagation in nonlinear media
13.4 Frequency doubling
13.5 Sum and difference frequency
13.6 Optical parametric oscillators
Problems for chapter 13
14 Nonlinear optics II: four-wave mixing
14.1 Frequency tripling in gases
14.2 Nonlinear refraction coefficient (optical Kerr effect)
14.3 Self-phase modulation
Problems for chapter 14

Appendix

A Mathematics for optics
A.1 Spectral analysis of fluctuating measurable quantities
A.2 Poynting theorem

B Supplements in quantum mechanics
B.1 Temporal evolution of a two-state system
B.2 Density-matrix formalism
B.3 Density of states

Bibliography
Index

Liquid Crystals (Ed.2) by Iam-Choon Khoo Hardcover - 368 pages Shipped in CLICK HERE Cat.# JW-PHY2 $159.05 BUY Published:  2007   ISBN:  9780471751533

The fundamental science and latest applications of liquid crystal technologies

An excellent professional reference and superior upper-level student text, Liquid Crystals, Second Edition is a comprehensive treatment of all the basic principles underlying the unique physical and optical properties of liquid crystals. Written by an internationally known pioneer in the nonlinear optics of liquid crystals, the book also provides a unique, in-depth discussion of the mechanisms and theoretical principles behind all major nonlinear optical phenomena occurring in liquid crystals.

Fully revised and updated with the latest developments, this Second Edition covers:

• Basic physics and optical properties of liquid crystals
• Nematics, as well as other mesophases such as smectics, ferroelectrics, and cholesterics
• Fundamentals of liquid crystals for electro-optics, and display and non-display related applications
• Various theoretical and computational techniques used in describing optical propagation through liquid crystals and anisotropic materials
• Nonlinear optics of liquid crystals, including updated literature reviews and fundamental discussions

Structured to follow a natural sequence of instruction, from basic physics to the latest specialized optical, electro-optical, and nonlinear applications, Liquid Crystals is a textbook that grounds students in the fundamentals before introducing them to the most current discoveries in the field. Written in a clear, reader-friendly style, it features numerous figures, tables, and illustrations, including important and hard-to-find device and material parameters. Invaluable to students, researchers, and those working with liquid crystal applications in various industries, Liquid Crystals, Second Edition is the most comprehensive and up-to-date resource available.

Handbook of Optical Systems, Aberration Theory and Correction of Optical Systems by Hannfried Zügge, Herbert Gross, Fritz Blechinger, Wolfgang Singer, and Martin Peschka Hardcover - 780 pages Shipped in CLICK HERE Cat.# JW-PHY3 $446.30 BUY Published:  2007   ISBN:  9783527403790

Written by industrial experts, this six-volume, full-color handbook provides a comprehensive introduction to the calculation, layout and understanding of optical systems, combining for the first time theoretical aspects of optical modeling with practical optical design.

Table of Contents:

Preface
Introduction

29 Aberrations

29.1 Introduction
29.2 Power Series Expansions
29.3 Chromatic Aberrations
29.4 Primary Aberrations
29.5 Pupil Aberrations
29.6 High-order Aberrations
29.7 Zernike Polynomials
29.8 Special Aberration Formulae
29.9 Literature

30. Image Quality Criteria

30.1 Introduction
30.2 Geometrical Aberrations
30.3 Wave Aberrations
30.4 Strehl Ratio
30.5 Special Criteria
30.6 Criteria for PSF and Intensity Distributions
30.7 Point Resolution
30.8 Depth of Focus
30.9 MTF Criteria
30.10 Edge Criteria
30.11 Line Criteria
30.12 Encircled Energy
30.13 Special Criteria
30.14 Distortion
30.15 Color Aberrations
30.16 Transmission and Illumination
30.17 Field Dependence of the Quality
30.18 Statistical Aberrations
30.19 Special Aspects
30.20 Literature

31. Correction of Aberrations

31.1 Strategies
31.2 Monochromatic Aberrations
31.3 Chromatic Aberrations
31.4 Coexistence of Aberrations
31.5 Literature

32. Principles of Optimization

32.1 Introduction
32.2 Numerics of Optimization
32.3 Constraints
32.4 Local Solution Methods
32.5 Global Optimization Methods
32.6 Optimization of Optical Systems
32.7 Starting Systems in Lens Design
32.8 Controlling the Optimization Process
32.9 Literature

33. Optimization Process

33.1 General Aspects
33.2 Properties of Microscope Objective Lenses
33.3 Development of a Monochromatic High NA Microscope Lens
33.4 Literature

34. Special Correction Features

34.1 Aspherical Surfaces
34.2 Gradient Index Media
34.3 Systems with Diffractive Elements
34.4 Non-axisymmetrical Systems
34.5 Literature

35. Tolerancing

35.1 Introduction
35.2 Tolerances for Optical Elements and Optical Systems
35.3 Decenter and Tilt Tolerances
35.4 Tolerance Costs
35.5 Tolerances, Compensators and Adjustment
35.6 Tolerance Distributions
35.7 Practical Tolerancing
35.8 Prism Tolerances
35.9 Literature

A2 Optical Design Software OptaliX
A2.1 Introduction
A2.2 Program User Interface
A2.3 Configuration and System Data
A2.4 Surface Data
A2.5 Worked Examples
A2.6 Optical Design Import and Export
A2.7 OpTaliX-PRO Capabilities
A2.8 Obtaining OpTaliX-LT

Index

Competing Interactions and Patterns in Nanoworld by Elena Vedmedenko Hardcover - 215 pages Shipped in CLICK HERE Cat.# JW-PHY4 $182.70 BUY Published:  2007   ISBN:  9783527404841

Systems displaying competing interactions of some kind are widespread - much more, in fact, as commonly anticipated (magnetic and Ising-type interactions or the dynamics of DNA molecules being only two popular examples).

Written for researchers in the field with different professional backgrounds, this volume classifies phenomena not by system but rather by the type of competing interactions involved. This allows for a straightforward presentation of the underlying principles and the universal laws governing the behaviour of different systems.

Starting with a historical overview, the author proceeds by describing self-competitions of various types of interactions (such as diploar or multipolar interactions), competitions between a short-range and a long-range interaction (as in Ising systems or DNA models) or between a long-range interaction and an anisotropy (as in ultrathin magnetic films or magnetic nanoparticles) and finally competitions between interactions of the same range (as in spin glasses).

Each chapter contains a few problems with solutions which provide suitable material for lecturers of mathematics and physics as well as biology courses.

A vast body of references to the original literature make the volume self-contained and ideally suited to master this interdisciplinary field.

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction
1.1 How the story begun
1.2 First theoretical approaches for competing interactions
1.3 Beautiful patterns govern the world
2. Self-competition or how to choose the best from the worse
2.1 Frustration: the world is not perfect
2.2 Self-competition of the short-range interactions
2.3 Self-competition of the long-range interactions
2.4 Ordering entropy
2.5 Problems/Solutions
3. Famous competition between a short- and a long-range interaction
3.1 Localized particles
3.2 Delocalized particles
3.3 Problems/Solutions
4. Competition between a long-range dipolar interaction and an anisotropy
4.1 Ultrathin magnetic films
4.2 Ultrathin magnetic particles
5. Competition between two interactions of the same range
5.1 Two short-range interactions
5.2 Two long-range interactions
5.3 Problems/Solutions
6. Dynamics of self-organized systems close to equilibrium
6.1 Polarization reversal
6.2 Wave phenomena
6.3 Diffusion-limited aggregation
6.4 Dynamics of nanoparticles
References

Mesoscopic Electronics in Solid State Nanostructures (Ed.2) by Thomas Heinzel Hardcover - 412 pages Shipped in CLICK HERE Cat.# JW-PHY5 $126.30 BUY Published:  2007   ISBN:  9783527406388

This text treats electronic transport in the regime where conventional textbook models are no longer applicable, including the effect of electronic phase coherence, energy quantization and single-electron charging. This second edition is completely updated and expanded, and now comprises new chapters on spin electronics and quantum information processing, transport in inhomogeneous magnetic fields, organic/molecular electronics, and applications of field effect transistors. The book also provides an overview of semiconductor processing technologies and experimental techniques. With a number of examples and problems with solutions, this is an ideal introduction for students and beginning researchers in the field.

"This book is a useful tool, too, for the experienced researcher to get a summary of recent developments in solid state nanostructures. I applaud the author for a marvellous contribution to the scientific community of mesoscopic electronics."
—Prof. K. Ensslin, Solid State Physics Laboratory, ETH Zurich

Table of Contents:

Preface

1. Introduction

1.1 Preliminary remarks
1.2 Mesoscopic transport
1.2.1 Ballistic transport
1.2.2 The quantum Hall effect and Shubnikov–de Haas oscillations
1.2.3 Size quantization
1.2.4 Phase coherence
1.2.5 Single-electron tunneling and quantum dots
1.2.6 Superlattices
1.2.7 Spintronics
1.2.8 Samples, experimental techniques, and technological relevance

2. An update of solid state physics

2.1 Crystal structures
2.2 Electronic energy bands
2.3 Occupation of energy bands
2.3.1 The electronic density of states
2.3.2 Occupation probability and chemical potential
2.3.3 Intrinsic carrier concentration
2.3.4 Bloch waves and localized electrons
2.4 Envelope wave functions
2.5 Doping
2.6 Diffusive transport and the Boltzmann equation
2.6.1 The Boltzmann equation
2.6.2 The conductance predicted by the simplified Boltzmann equation
2.6.3 The magneto-resistivity tensor
2.6.4 Diffusion currents
2.7 Scattering mechanisms
2.8 Screening

3. Surfaces, interfaces, and layered devices

3.1 Electronic surface states
3.1.1 Surface states in one dimension
3.1.2 Surfaces of three-dimensional crystals
3.1.3 Band bending and Fermi level pinning
3.2 Semiconductor–metal interfaces
3.2.1 Band alignment and Schottky barriers
3.2.1.1 The Schottky model
3.2.1.2 The Schottky diode
3.2.2 Ohmic contacts
3.3 Semiconductor heterointerfaces
3.4 Field effect transistors and quantum wells
3.4.1 The silicon metal–oxide–semiconductor field effect transistor
3.4.1.1 The MOSFET and digital electronics
3.4.2 The Ga[Al]As high electron mobility transistor
3.4.3 Other types of layered devices
3.4.3.1 The AlSb–InAs–AlSb quantum well
3.4.3.2 Hole gas in Si–Si1−xGex–Si quantum wells
3.4.3.3 Organic FETs
3.4.4 Quantum confined carriers in comparison to bulk carriers

4. Experimental techniques

4.1 Sample preparation
4.1.1 Single crystal growth
4.1.2 Growth of layered structures
4.1.2.1 Metal organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD)
4.1.2.2 Molecular beam epitaxy (MBE)
4.1.3 Lateral patterning
4.1.3.1 Defining patterns in resists
4.1.3.2 Direct writing methods
4.1.3.3 Etching
4.1.4 Metallization
4.1.5 Bonding
4.2 Elements of cryogenics
4.2.1 Properties of liquid helium
4.2.1.1 Some properties of pure 4He
4.2.1.2 Some properties of pure 3He
4.2.1.3 The 3He/4He mixture
4.2.2 Helium cryostats
4.2.2.1 4He cryostats
4.2.2.2 3He cryostats
4.2.2.3 3He/4He dilution refrigerators
4.3 Electronic measurements on nanostructures
4.3.1 Sample holders
4.3.2 Application and detection of electronic signals
4.3.2.1 General considerations
4.3.2.2 Voltage and current sources
4.3.2.3 Signal detectors
4.3.2.4 Some important measurement setups

5. Important quantities in mesoscopic transport

5.1 Fermi wavelength
5.2 Elastic scattering times and lengths
5.3 Diffusion constant
5.4 Dephasing time and phase coherence length
5.5 Electron–electron scattering time
5.6 Thermal length
5.7 Localization length
5.8 Interaction parameter (or gas parameter)
5.9 Magnetic length and magnetic time

6. Magneto-transport properties of quantum films

6.1 Landau quantization
6.1.1 Two-dimensional electron gases in perpendicular magnetic fields
6.1.2 The chemical potential in strong magnetic fields
6.2 The quantum Hall effect
6.2.1 Phenomenology
6.2.2 Toward an explanation of the integer quantum Hall effect
6.2.3 The quantum Hall effect and three dimensions
6.3 Elementary analysis of Shubnikov–de Haas oscillations
6.4 Some examples of magneto-transport experiments
6.4.1 Quasi-two-dimensional electron gases
6.4.2 Mapping of the probability density
6.4.3 Displacement of the quantum Hall plateaux
6.5 Parallel magnetic fields

7. Quantum wires and quantum point contacts

7.1 Diffusive quantum wires
7.1.1 Basic properties
7.1.2 Boundary scattering
7.2 Ballistic quantum wires
7.2.1 Phenomenology
7.2.2 Conductance quantization in QPCs
7.2.3 Magnetic field effects
7.2.4 The “0.7 structure”
7.2.5 Four-probe measurements on ballistic quantum wires
7.3 The Landauer–Büttiker formalism
7.3.1 Edge states
7.3.2 Edge channels
7.4 Further examples of quantum wires
7.4.1 Conductance quantization in conventional metals
7.4.2 Molecular wires
7.4.2.1 Carbon nanotubes
7.5 Quantum point contact circuits
7.5.1 Non-Ohmic behavior of QPCs in series
7.5.2 QPCs in parallel
7.6 Semiclassical limit: conductance of ballistic 2D systems
7.7 Concluding remarks

8. Electronic phase coherence

8.1 The Aharonov–Bohm effect in mesoscopic conductors
8.2 Weak localization
8.3 Universal conductance fluctuations
8.4 Phase coherence in ballistic 2DEGs
8.5 Resonant tunneling and s-matrices

9. Single-electron tunneling

9.1 The principle of Coulomb blockade
9.2 Basic single-electron tunneling circuits
9.2.1 Coulomb blockade at the double barrier
9.2.2 Current–voltage characteristics: The Coulomb staircase
9.2.3 The SET transistor
9.3 SET circuits with many islands: The single-electron pump

10. Quantum dots

10.1 Phenomenology of quantum dots
10.2 The constant interaction model
10.2.1 Quantum dots in intermediate magnetic fields
10.2.2 Quantum rings
10.3 Beyond the constant interaction model
10.3.1 Hund’s rules in quantum dots
10.3.2 Quantum dots in strong magnetic fields
10.3.3 The distribution of nearest-neighbor spacings
10.4 Shape of conductance resonances and I–V characteristics
10.5 Other types of quantum dots
10.5.1 Metal grains
10.5.2 Molecular quantum dots
10.6 Quantum dots and quantum computation

11. Mesoscopic superlattices

11.1 One-dimensional superlattices
11.2 Two-dimensional superlattices
11.2.1 Semiclassical effects
11.2.2 Quantum effects

12. Spintronics

12.1 Ferromagnetic sandwich structures
12.1.1 Tunneling magneto-resistance (TMR) and giant magneto-resistance (GMR)
12.1.2 Spin injection into a non-magnetic conductor
12.2 The Datta–Das spin field effect transistor
12.2.1 Concept of the Datta–Das transistor
12.2.2 Spin injection in semiconductors
12.2.2.1 Interface tunnel barriers
12.2.2.2 Ferromagnetic semiconductors
12.2.3 Gate-induced spin rotation: The Rashba effect
12.2.4 Spin relaxation and spin dephasing

A. SI and cgs units
B. Correlation and convolution
B.1 Fourier transformation
B.2 Convolutions
B.3 Correlation functions
C. Capacitance matrix and electrostatic energy
D. The transfer Hamiltonian
E. Solutions to selected exercises

References
Index

The Physics of Semiconductor Microcavities: From Fundamentals to Nanoscale Devices by Benoit Deveaud Hardcover - 328 pages Shipped in CLICK HERE Cat.# JW-PHY6 $182.70 BUY Published:  2006   ISBN:  9783527405619

Electron and photon confinement in semiconductor nanostructures is one of the most active areas in solid state research. Written by leading experts in solid state physics, this book provides both a comprehensive review as well as a excellent introduction to fundamental and applied aspects of light-matter coupling in microcavities.

Topics covered include parametric amplification and polariton liquids, quantum fluid and non-linear dynamical effects and parametric instabilities, polariton squeezing, Bose-Einstein condensation of microcavity polaritons, spin dynamics of exciton-polaritons, polariton correlation produced by parametric scattering, progress in III-nitride distributed Bragg reflectors using AlInN/GaN materials, high efficiency planar MCLEDs, exciton-polaritons and nanoscale cavities in photonic crystals, and MBE growth of high finesse microcavities.

Table of Contents:

Preface
List of Contributors

1. Fifteen Years of Microcavity Polaritons

1.1 Introduction
1.2 The Past
1.3 The Present
1.4 The Future
1.5 Conclusions

References

2. MBE Growth of High Finesse Microcavities

2.1 Introduction
2.2 Principles of MBE Growth
2.3 Characterization and Properties of Vertical Cavity Structure
2.4 Conclusion

References

3. Early Stages of Continuous Wave Experiments on Cavity-Polaritons

3.1 Introduction (1992)
3.2 First Liquid Nitrogen and Room Temperature Observation (1993)
3.3 Cavity-Polariton Dispersion Curve (1994)
3.4 Bleaching of the Oscillator Strength (1995)
3.5 Continuous Wave Photoluminescence Experiments (1995–1996)
3.6 Linewidth, Disorder Effects and Linear Dispersion Modelling (1995–1997)
3.7 Rayleigh Scattering (2000)
3.8 Nonlinear Continuous Wave Effects (1999–2000)
3.9 Conclusion

References

4. Exciton-Polaritons and Nanoscale Cavities in Photonic Crystal Slabs

4.1 Introduction
4.2 Mode Dispersion and Linewidths in Photonic Crystal Slabs
4.3 Exciton-Polaritons in Photonic Crystal Slabs
4.4 Nanoscale Cavities in Photonic Crystal Slabs
4.5 Strong Exciton-Light Coupling in Nanocavities
4.6 Conclusions

References

5. Parametric Amplification and Polariton Liquids in Semiconductor Microcavities

5.1 Introduction
5.2 Parametric Scattering at the Magic Angle
5.3 Local Deformations of the Dispersion: Beyond Pair Scattering
5.4 Historical Perspective (JJB)

References

6. Quantum Fluid Effects and Parametric Instabilities in Microcavities

6.1 Preface
6.2 Introduction
6.3 Hamiltonian and Polariton Mean-Field Equations
6.4 Stationary Solutions in the Homogeneous Case
6.5 Linearized Bogoliubov-Like Theory
6.6 Response to a Static Potential: Resonant Rayleigh Scattering
6.7 Conclusions

References

7. Non-Linear Dynamical Effects in Semiconductor Microcavities

7.1 Introduction
7.2 Experimental
7.3 A Simple Theoretical Model
7.4 Coherent Control
7.5 Measurements Resolved in Real Time
7.6 Conclusions

References

8. Polariton Correlation in Microcavities Produced by Parametric Scattering

8.1 Introduction
8.2 Investigated Sample and Experimental Details
8.3 Parametric Scattering for a Single Pump Direction
8.4 Parametric Scattering for Two Pump Directions
8.5 Polariton Quantum Complementarity by Parametric Scattering
8.6 Conclusions

References

9. Spin Dynamics of Exciton Polaritons in Microcavities

9.1 Introduction
9.2 Experimental Results
9.3 Pseudospin Formalismand Pseudospin Rotation
9.4 Interplay Between Spin and Energy Relaxation
9.5 Spin-Dynamics of Polariton–Polariton Scattering
9.6 Perspective: Toward “Spin-Optronic” Devices

References

10. Bose–Einstein Condensation of Microcavity Polaritons

10.1 Introduction
10.2 Bose–Einstein Condensation: Basic Facts
10.3 Review of Exciton and Polariton BEC
10.4 Some Considerations on Microcavity Polariton BEC
10.5 Afterword

References

11. Polariton Squeezing in Microcavities

11.1 Introduction
11.2 Squeezed States
11.3 Intrinsic Squeezing of Polaritons
11.4 Squeezing for Interacting Microcavity Polaritons

References

12. High Efficiency Planar MCLEDs

12.1 Introduction
12.2 Microcavities
12.3 Novel Concepts
12.4 Conclusions

References

13. Progresses in III-Nitride Distributed Bragg Reflectors and Microcavities Using AlInN/GaN Materials

13.1 Introduction
13.2 AlInN Alloy: Growth and Characterization
13.3 Microcavity Light Emitting Diode
13.4 High Reflectivity DBR and Residual Absorption
13.5 Epitaxial Microcavities
13.6 Conclusion

References.

14. Microcavities in Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Ecole Polytechnique (France) and Elsewhere: Past, Present and Future

14.1 Introduction
14.2 The Interplay of Photon and Electron Dimensionalities
14.3 Looking Backwards: a Short History of Microcavities in Solids
14.4 The Birth of the Microcavity Effort in Lausanne
14.5 Why We Like Microcavities!
14.6 The Future: What Are We Looking For?

References
Subject Index

Plasma Processes and Plasma Kinetics: 520 Worked-Out Problems for Science and Technology by Boris M. Smirnov Softcover - 582 pages Shipped in CLICK HERE Cat.# JW-PHY7 $126.30 BUY Published:  2007   ISBN:  9783527406814

This problems supplement to plasma physics textbooks covers plasma theory for both science and technology.

Written by a renowned plasma scientist, experienced book author and skilled teacher, it treats all aspects of plasma theory in no fewer than 520 very detailed worked-out problems. With this systematic collection the reader will gain a sound understanding of plasma physics in all fields, from fusion and astrophysics to surface treatment. The book also includes the transport of particles as well as radiation in plasmas, and while designed for graduate students and young researchers, it can equally serve as a reference.

Table of Contents:

1. Distributions and Equilibria for Particle Ensembles
2. Elementary Processes in Plasma
3. Slow Atomic Collisions
4. Collisions Involving Electrons
5. Elementary Radiative Processes in Excited Gases
6. Boltzmann Kinetic Equation
7. Transport and Kinetics of Electrons in Gases in External Fields
8. Transport of Ions and Atoms in Gases and Plasmas
9. Kinetics and Radiative Transport of Excitations in Gases
10. Processes in Photoresonant Plasma
11. Waves in Plasma and Electron Beams
12. Relaxation Processes and Processes with Strong Interaction in Plasma
13. Cluster Plasma
14. Aeronomy Processes
15. Gas Discharge Plasmas
16. Appendices