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Theoretical Modelling of Electronic and Optical Properties of Semiconductor Quantum Rings

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Physics of Quantum Rings

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A variety of the most common theoretical models that have been applied to investigate electronic properties of quantum rings is presented in this chapter. The advantages and disadvantages of these approaches that cover atomistic as well as continuum modelling are discussed and example simulations on different quantum ring systems are reviewed.

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The author would like to thank S. Schulz, V.M. Fomin, J.I. Climente, P. Potasz, L. He, and W.P. Hong for their kind support.

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Marquardt, O. (2014). Theoretical Modelling of Electronic and Optical Properties of Semiconductor Quantum Rings. In: Fomin, V. (eds) Physics of Quantum Rings. NanoScience and Technology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-39197-2_14

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