Time-Dependent Quantum Theory

Author(s):  
Frank Grossmann

We have used the quantum theory of radiation, within the time-dependent Hartree approximation, to study exciton states of a van der Waals molecular crystal. The radiation variables are eliminated to give a semi-classical picture of molecular dipoles interacting through a retarded potential, and the solutions of the Hartree equations are closely connected with the quasi-particle excited states in Agranovich’s theory. In the Lorentz-Lorenz approximation the crystal has excited states which correspond to both longitudinal and transverse exciton weaves, and the refractive index behaves classically. The paper concludes with a brief discussion of metallic reflexion by dye crystals.


1993 ◽  
Vol 48 (4) ◽  
pp. 2716-2720 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kyu Hwang Yeon ◽  
Kang Ku Lee ◽  
Chung In Um ◽  
Thomas F. George ◽  
Lakshmi N. Pandey

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