Overview

Optical Interactions in Solids presents an extensive and unified treatment of the basic principles of the optical properties of solids. It provides a theoretical background to workers in the field of laser physics and absorption and fluorescence spectroscopy of solid state materials. The book is a comprehensive coverage of the subject and is systematically and didactically organized. The level of presentation is such that it will benefit and interest both advanced students and research workers. Group theory - which is useful throughout - is introduced early in the book advocating the scientific community to overcome the reluctance to employ this powerful method. Consistent emphasis is given throughout the book to the relevance of symmetry and to detailed calculations. Different subjects as various as quantum theory of radiation field, thermal vibrations of molecules and crystals and covalent bonding are brought together in a unified treatment which requires knowledge of all these topics and this points to the interpretation of the spectral properties of solids. The content of this work could be used as a two term graduate course in solid state spectroscopy.br>

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Author:   Baldassare Di Bartolo (Boston College, Usa)
Publisher:   World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Imprint:   World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.517kg
ISBN:  

9789814295741

ISBN 10:   9814295744
Pages:   632
Publication Date:   01 July 2010
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

Elements of Quantum Mechanics; Elements of Group Theory; Connection of Quantum Mechanics with Group Theory; The Hydrogen Atom; The Complex Atom - Multiplet Theory; The Magnetic Ion in a Crystal - The Role of Symmetry; The Weak Field Scheme; The Medium Field Scheme; The Strong Field Scheme; Covalent Bonding and Its Effect on Magnetic Ions in Crystals; The Quantum Theory of the Radiation Field; Molecular Vibrations; Lattice Vibrations; The Ion-Photon Interaction - Absorption and Emission of Radiation; The Ion-Vibration Interaction - Radiationless Processes - Thermal Shift and Broadening of Sharp Lines; Vibrational-Electronic Interaction and Spectra; Absorption Spectra of Magnetic Ions in Crystals; Fluorescence Spectra of Magnetic Ions in Crystals; Elements of Laser Theory;

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"Depth and detail of the discussions is one positive outcome of the fact that Di Bartolo has mastered the topics and resolved tricky and difficult problems along the way. -- Contemporary Physics ""Contemporary Physics"""

Depth and detail of the discussions is one positive outcome of the fact that Di Bartolo has mastered the topics and resolved tricky and difficult problems along the way. -- Contemporary Physics Contemporary Physics

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