Explore cutting-edge research from the 8th Conference on Optics of Excitons in Confined Systems (OECS–8) held in Lecce, Italy, 2003. This essential volume, part of Physica Status Solidi: Conferences & Critical Reviews, gathers leading scientists in exciton spectroscopy, physics of confined systems, and nanostructures. Delve into fundamental and applied physics, material science, and device concepts relevant to inorganic and organic confined systems. Discover state-of-the-art findings and gain insights from a multidisciplinary community focused on the rapidly evolving field of exciton physics. Ideal for researchers and students seeking comprehensive knowledge in solid-state physics and nanotechnology.