Explores the theoretical framework behind interband optical absorption in direct bandgap semiconductors, including the derivation of transition rates and absorption coefficients.
Explores the impact of strain on semiconductor band structures, epitaxy, critical thickness, and defect formation, emphasizing the role of Hooke's law and elasticity theory.
Explores optical transitions in semiconductors, including K-Selection Rule, bandgap importance, electromagnetic field effects, Fermi golden rule, and absorption coefficients.