Vibrational Excitations in Multilayer Nanostructures: Properties and manifestations(IOP ebooks)

The theory of electron-vibrational processes in multilayer structures of various geometries (planar, cylindrical, spherical) and superlattices is presented based on the authors' original research. Many topics are discussed within the book, including the theory of levitating polarons over a liquid helium film on a polar substrate, the bipolaronic mechanism of high-temperature superconductivity in multilayer structures, the theory of quantum electron emission from the metal-dielectric structure in strong electric fields, and many more. Various applications of the developed theories to describe optical spectra, electron, hole and exciton states, and transport processes in multilayer structures and superlattices are presented. This book is a vital source material for scientific researchers, postgraduates, Ph.D. students, specializing in solid-state physics, quantum micro- and nanoelectronics and optoelectronics. Key Features: Focuses on a highly relevant research topic. Meets the demand for a developed theoretical apparatus for the study of electronic and optoelectronic processes in multilayer structures of various geometries. Addresses the possibility of using theoretical research results for applied development Useful for senior undergraduate and graduate courses specializing in solid-state micro- and nanoelectronics.

Table of Contents:
Preface Acknowledgements Author biographies Introduction 1 Potentials in multilayer planar systems 2 Potentials in multilayer cylindrical and spherical systems 3 Collective states in multilayer planar systems (excluding lag). Hamiltonian electron-polarizing interactions 4 Vibrational spectra and optical properties of multilayer planar systems (taking into account the delay) 5 Theory of surface polaronic states 6 Wannier–Mott excitons in homeopolar multilayer structures. Polaronic excitons at the contact of two media, in dimensionally limited crystals and in quantum wires 7 Bipolaronic states of large radius in multilayer planar and cylindrical structures. High-temperature bipolaronic superconductivity in multilayer structures 8 Kinetic effects in multilayer structures and in superlattices 9 Raman scattering of light in multilayer systems and superlattices

About the Author :
Professor Stepan I. Beril received Ph. D. and Doctor of Science degrees from the Institute of Applied Physics, Academy of Sciences of Moldova in 1979 and 1991, respectively. He is currently President of T. G. Shevchenko Pridnestrovian State University, Head of Department of Fundamental Physics, Electronics and Communication Systems, and Head the scientific laboratory “Polaron”. He has authored and co-authored more than 300 scientific articles and five monographs. Doctor Beril is a member of Russian Academy of Natural Sciences since 1998. Diploma of a Scientific Discovery of the Phenomenon of the Propagation of Spatially-Extended Interface Phonon Polaritons in Composite Superlattices (Academy of Natural Sciences of Russia, 1999, together with E. P. Pokatilov and V. M. Fomin). Medal “Academician P. L. Kapitsa” (Academy of Natural Sciences of Russia, 2000). His current research interests include the physics of surface of solid state and physics of multilayer structures of low dimension. Professor Vladimir M. Fomin is a Research Professor at the Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research (IFW) Dresden. Ph.D. in theoretical physics (Chişinău, State University of Moldova, 1978). Dr. habilitat in physical and mathematical sciences (Academy of Sciences of Moldova, 1990). University Professor in Theoretical Physics (State University of Moldova, 1995). Member of APS, German Physical Society, European Physical Society, Physical Society of the Republic of Moldova, IEEE, “Superconducting Nanodevices and Quantum Materials for Coherent Manipulation” COST Action (European Cooperation in Science and Technology), Mediterranean Institute of Fundamental Physics. Scientific Sectional Editor of the Encyclopedia of Condensed Matter Physics, 2nd edition (Elsevier, Oxford, 2024). State Prize of Moldova (1987). Research Fellow of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (Martin-Luther-University of Halle, 1993–1994). Diploma of a Scientific Discovery of the Phenomenon of the Propagation of Spatially-Extended Interface Phonon Polaritons in Composite Superlattices (Academy of Natural Sciences of Russia, 1999, together with E. P. Pokatilov and S. I. Beril). Medal “Academician P. L. Kapitsa” (Academy of Natural Sciences of Russia, 2000). Honorary Member of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova (2007). Outstanding Reviewer of APS (2023). Medal “Dimitrie Cantemir” (Academy of Sciences of Moldova, 2023). 6 monographs, including “Self-rolled micro- and nanoarchitectures: Effects of topology and geometry”, De Gruyter, 2021; “Physics of Quantum Rings” (Editor), Springer, 2014; 2nd edition, Springer International Publishing, 2018, 3 textbooks, 14 review papers, 10 patents and more than 220 scientific articles. 6003 citations, h-index: 38 (Google Scholar as of 28.11.2024). Dr Alexander S. Starchuk defended his PhD thesis for the title of Candidate of Physico-Mathematical Sciences in the specialty "Physics of Semiconductors" in 2006 at the Faculty of Physics of Lomonosov Moscow State University (Russia) and currently he is an associate professor at the Department of Fundamental Physics, Electronics and Communication Systems of the T. G. Shevchenko Pridnestrovian State University. Starchuk is the author and co-author of about 30 scientific articles, two textbooks and one monograph. His research interests lie in the field of physics of multilayer structures and nanophysics.