Problems of Condensed Matter Physics: Quantum Coherence Phenomena in Electron-hole and Coupled Matter-light Systems (International Series of Monographs on Physics (139))

This book is dedicated to Professor Leonid V Keldysh. His brilliant contributions to condensed matter physics include the Franz-Keldysh effect, an electron-hole liquid, the nonequilibrium (Keldysh) diagram technique, Bose-Einstein condensation (of excitons) and a ``metal-dielectric'' transition, acoustically-induced superlattices, multi-photon transitions and impact ionization in solids. In many respects, his work influenced and formed the paradigm of modern condensed matter physics. As a result, many famous researchers in the field have enthusiastically provided unique contributions to the book. The book provides a review of some of the most important and 'hot' topics in condensed matter physics today. It includes contributions by internationally leading experts such as V M Agranovich, B L Altshuler, E Burstein, V L Ginzburg, K Von Klitzing, P B Littlewood, M Pepper etc, and can serve as a guide-book to modern condensed matter physics. Providing a review of some of the most important and 'hot' topics in condensed matter physics today, this title includes contributions by internationally leading experts such as V.M. Agranovich, B.L. Altshuler, E. Burstein, V.L. Ginzburg, K. Von Klitzing, etc., and can serve as a guide-book to modern condensed matter physics Edited By Alexei L. Ivanov, Sergei G. Tikhodeev. Dedicated To Professor Leonid V. Keldysh On His 75th Anniversary. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.