“This precious textbook takes the readers to the frontiers of semiconductor physics, starting from very basic formulations of the electron and lattice systems of solids, like mountain climbing from the sea level to the top, where we will have a panorama. The author places a special emphasis on photonic processes indispensable for physics and device applications of semiconductors. The book impressively shows that most of the interesting properties and phenomena in solids are understood under the concept of ‘electron–lattice interactions’.”
~Dr. Tohru Suemoto, Emeritus Professor, The University of Tokyo, Japan
“This book provides an excellent overview of the effects of electron–lattice interactions in semiconductors. Based on his extensive research experience, the author discusses several important theoretical concepts and applies them to various significant phenomena. Connections with experimental results are often made, thus supporting the relevance of the discussed topics. As the presentation starts from elementary considerations and features many good illustrations, which facilitate readers’ comprehension, not only it is easy to read for self-study in semiconductor theory, but it can also be utilized successfully as a textbook for advanced lectures in this field.”
~Prof. Michael Schreiber, Technische Universität Chemnitz, Germany
“While the first three chapters with appendices constitute a well-organized textbook which guides graduate students to understand the theoretical basis of relevant physics, the succeeding six chapters are devoted to comprehensive reviews of anomalous atomic processes induced by electronic excitations in nonmetallic solids. This in-depth monograph has been awaited by researchers, especially experimentalists who are pursuing the physical mechanism of such magical phenomena.”
~Dr. Koji Maeda, Professor Emeritus, The University of Tokyo, Japan
“This book presents a comprehensive review on the theory of the electron–lattice interaction in solids. It covers from the fundamental framework of the theory to the actual analyses of recent experimental data, with emphasis on the dynamical aspect in strongly coupled systems in semiconductors developed by the author himself. The book will be useful for both graduate students and researchers in solid-state physics.”
~Prof. Yosuke Kayanuma, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan
