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The general theory of the dielectric properties of semiconductors is revisited, and general properties, like dispersion relations and sum rules, are emphasized. The dielectric properties of semiconductors are then related to the band structure and to the excitation spectrum. Excitons are shown to couple to the radiation field to give polaritons. Quantum confinement of the electronic states in one direction is shown to have important effects on the dielectric properties, particularly on those related to excitons and polariton states. Quantum Well optical properties are discussed.
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Bassani, F. (1993). Electronic Structure and Dielectric Properties of Semiconductors. In: Martinez, G. (eds) Optical Properties of Semiconductors. NATO ASI Series, vol 228. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-015-8075-5_2
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