Inelastic light scattering by spin-density, charge-density, and single-particle excitations in GaAs quantum wires

Where is the luttinger liquid in one-dimensional semiconductor quantum wire structures?

We present the theoretical basis for analyzing resonant Raman scattering experiments in one-dimensional systems described by the Luttinger-liquid fixed point. We make experimentally testable predictions for distinguishing Luttinger liquids from the Fermi liquid and argue that presently available quantum wire systems are not in the regime where Luttinger-liquid effects are important.

LOCALIZED OPTICAL PHENOMENA AND THE CHARACTERIZATION OF MATERIALS INTERFACES

▪ Abstract  This review focuses on the characterization of interfaces, specifically on the optical methods of characterization that utilize some form of spatial localization to circumvent the special problems accruing to interfaces. Experiments utilizing radiation in only the infrared through the ultraviolet regions of the electromagnetic spectrum are considered. We specifically exclude the vast and important array of experimental techniques that utilize the vacuum ultraviolet and X-ray spectral regions. In addition, the interfaces considered are those composed of solids with liquids, thin films, and other solids, thus largely ignoring the literature of ultrahigh vacuum surface science.