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Rashba's method of invariants

T. L. Linnik*

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Phys. Rev. B 113, 179604 – Published 13 May, 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1103/t7jq-5rq6

Abstract

This brief review is dedicated to the memory of E. I. Rashba and presents both a history of the development of the invariants method as applied to constructing the Hamiltonian of the effective mass method in semiconductor physics, as well as its modern use for describing a wide range of problems in two-dimensional crystals and crystals with complex magnetic and electric order.

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Honoring the legacy of Emmanuel Rashba

The passing of Professor Emmanuel Rashba in early 2025 was an irreparable loss to the physics community. For many decades prior, his numerous significant contributions have been driving solid state physics to surprising new places, realizations, and applications. To pay tribute to his many enduring, groundbreaking ideas, Physical Review B presents a special Collection with contributions by some of his disciples, collaborators, and connoisseurs of his mastery in top-shelf solid state research. Papers belonging to the collection will be published through 2026. It was initiated by Mark Dykman and Alexander Efros and colleagues. An Editorial from them and the contributed articles are linked below.

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Phys. Rev. B 113, 179604– Published 13 May, 2026
  • Received 9 September 2025
  • Revised 9 December 2025
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