Bosonization theory of excitons in one-dimensional narrow-gap semiconductors

H. C. Lee, S. R. Eric Yang

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    Abstract

    Excitons in one-dimensional narrow-gap semiconductors of anticrossing quantum Hall edge states are investigated using a bosonization method. The excitonic states are studied by mapping the problem into a nonintegrable sine Gordon type model. We also find that many-body interactions lead to a strong enhancement of the band gap. We have estimated when an exciton instability may occur.

    Original languageEnglish
    JournalPhysical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics
    Volume63
    Issue number19
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2001 May 1

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
    • Condensed Matter Physics

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