Optical Properties of Solids

by Mark Fox

This book gives an introduction to the optical properties of solids, including many new topics that have not been previously covered in other solid state texts at this level. The fundamental principles of absorption, reflection, luminescence and light scattering are discussed for a wide range
of materials, including crystalline insulators and semiconductors, glasses, metals, and molecular materials. Classical and quantum models are used where appropriate along with recent experimental data. Examples include semiconductor quantum wells, organic semiconductors, vibronic solid state lasers,
and nonlinear optics.

Genres: Physics, Science

318 pages, Paperback

First published January 17, 2001

Reviews

[Philip · Rating 2 out of 5]

Structured well and has a good level of detail, but low rating overall because the author makes very little effort to define any of his variables and notation, meaning that many of the more complex theoretical and mathematical parts are basically worthless - much better to consult other texts.