Electronic Structure of Semiconductors and Topological Materials

Advances in Computational and Theoretical Chemistry 2026 Book chapter

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Authors: Himadri Sekhar Das, Heranmoy Maity, Sudipta Banerjee, Maitrayee Chakrabarty, Gaurav Sharma
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-6058-4.ch002
Cited by: 1
References: 28

Abstract

The electronic structure of semiconductors and topological materials determines their electrical and optical properties. Semiconductors possess a tunable band gap crucial for electronic and optoelectronic devices, while topological materials exhibit unique surface states protected by symmetry and strong spin–orbit coupling. These states enable robust, dissipationless transport. Understanding their band topology and electronic interactions is key to designing next-generation quantum, spintronic, and energy-efficient devices.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Topological Materials and Phenomena 2D Materials and Applications Electronic and Structural Properties of Oxides

Publication details

Journal / source
Advances in Computational and Theoretical Chemistry
Publisher
IGI Global Scientific Publishing
Pages
41–78
Publication date
4 March 2026
Language
NG
Document type
Book chapter