Electrodynamics of Solids
Electrodynamics of Solids
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.
- Combines theoretical background material with experimental techniques and a large number of experimental results
- Includes a full reference list of reviews and important publications in the various areas covered
Reviews & endorsements
'Advanced undergraduate and graduate students, and researchers in the fields of condensed matter physics, materials science, and optical engineering will find this book of interest.' Materials Today
'Optics is a multidisciplinary subject with impact on many other branches of physics and engineering. … In this, they have succeeded admirably, providing an up-to-date monograph which includes many useful topics that are not covered in the more standard texts. … an interesting useful book.' Contemporary Physics
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Table of Contents
- 1. Introduction
- Part I. Concepts and Properties:
- 2. The interaction of radiation with matter
- 3. General properties of the optical constants
- 4. The medium: correlation and response functions
- 5. Metals
- 6. Semiconductors
- 7. Broken-symmetry states of metals
- Part II. Methods:
- 8. Techniques: general considerations
- 9. Propagation and scattering of electromagnetic waves
- 10. Spectroscopic principles
- 11. Measurement configurations
- Part III. Experiments:
- 12. Metals
- 13. Semiconductors
- 14. Broken-symmetry states of metals
- Appendix A. Fourier and Laplace transformation
- Appendix B. Medium of finite thickness
- Appendix C. k.p perturbation theory
- Appendix D. Sum rules
- Appendix E. Non-local response
- Appendix F. Dielectric response in reduced dimensions
- Appendix G. Important constants and units.
