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Coherent Spin Dynamics of Carriers

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Spin Physics in Semiconductors

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In this chapter we discuss the coherent spin dynamics of carriers confined in semi-conductor nanostructures. To monitor this dynamics, the spins are oriented optically by polarized pulsed laser excitation and their subsequent coherent precession about an external magnetic field is detected. The precession frequency is determined by the splitting between the spin levels. Any zero field splitting induced by hyperfine or spin-orbit interaction can be tailored through the magnetic field. Destruction of spin coherence by scattering leads to a change of the phase of the precession, so that through a phase measurement detailed insight in the spin dynamics can be taken. In addition to its generation the spin coherence can be monitored also optically using ultra-short pulses of polarized light. Aside from these fundamental studies, recently the control and manipulation of spin coherence also attract more and more attention. Initial steps along these lines have been taken and further progress can be expected in the near future.

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Yakovlev, D.R., Bayer, M. (2008). Coherent Spin Dynamics of Carriers. In: Dyakonov, M.I. (eds) Spin Physics in Semiconductors. Springer Series in Solid-State Sciences, vol 157. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-78820-1_6

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