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Nonlinear Optical Properties of Low Dimensional Quantum Systems

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Progress in Nanoscale and Low-Dimensional Materials and Devices

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Low dimensional semiconductor structures such as quantum wells, wires and dots demonstrate interesting nonlinear optical properties. The low dimensionality modulates the electronic structure leading to distinct nonlinear optical properties as compared to their bulk counterparts. In this review, we concentrate more on quantum wells and dots although we also consider some works on quantum wires. The nonlinear optical parameters such as the second and the third order susceptibilities are specifically discussed.

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  1. Department of Physics, Yeditepe University, Kayisdagi, 34755, Atasehir, Istanbul, Turkey

    V. Ustoglu Ünal, E. Akşahin & O. Zorlu

  2. Department of Physics, Middle East Technical University, 06531, Ankara, Turkey

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Ünal, V.U., Tomak, M., Akşahin, E., Zorlu, O. (2022). Nonlinear Optical Properties of Low Dimensional Quantum Systems. In: Ünlü, H., Horing, N.J.M. (eds) Progress in Nanoscale and Low-Dimensional Materials and Devices. Topics in Applied Physics, vol 144. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-93460-6_25

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