Rashba Hamiltonian

GPTKB entity

Statements (19)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Hamiltonian (physics)
gptkbp:appliesTo two-dimensional electron systems
gptkbp:describes spin–orbit interaction
gptkbp:effect spin splitting of energy bands
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1960
gptkbp:form H_R = α (σ × k) · ẑ
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Rashba Hamiltonian
gptkbp:involves Pauli matrices (σ)
unit vector perpendicular to plane (ẑ)
wave vector (k)
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Emmanuel_Rashba
gptkbp:parameter Rashba coupling constant (α)
gptkbp:relatedTo semiconductor heterostructures
surface states of metals
gptkbp:usedIn condensed matter physics
spintronics
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Dresselhaus_Hamiltonian
gptkb:Rashba_effect
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7