Optical and Electrical Properties of Nanoscale Materials

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Focusing on nanoscale materials, the book explores their optical and electrical properties, highlighting how unique characteristics arise from their electronic band structure. It begins with a review of essential optical and solid-state physics, then delves into the electronic band structure of solids and the impact of spin-orbit coupling on the valence band, crucial for understanding optical properties. Additionally, it discusses excitonic effects and their influence on optical absorption, providing a comprehensive understanding of these advanced materials.