Spin Physics in Semiconductors

Covers the entire field of spin-related phenomena in semiconductors (both 2- and 3-dimensional) New edition, updated to include key findings made in the past 10 years Integrates the physics of transport phenomena and elementary magnetism in semiconductors
This book offers an extensive introduction to the extremely rich and intriguing field of spin-related phenomena in semiconductors. In this second edition, all chapters have been updated to include the latest experimental and theoretical research. Furthermore, it covers the entire field: bulk semiconductors, two-dimensional semiconductor structures, quantum dots, optical and electric effects, spin-related effects, electron-nuclei spin interactions, Spin Hall effect, spin torques, etc. Thanks to its self-contained style, the book is ideally suited for graduate students and researchers new to the field.