Collective quantum optics with 2D atom arrays

by Ephraim Shahmoon

at Condensed Matter Seminar

Mon, 10 Dec 2018, 11:30
Physics building (#54) room 207

Abstract

How do atoms radiate together Although in general this is still an open question addressing the problem of collective light matter interactions in specific cases can lead to important insights and applications In my talk I will discuss how the collective optical response of a 2D array of trapped atoms renders it as a new platform for quantum science with potential applications in quantum technologies In particular I will show how a dilute 2D array comprised of even just a few dozen atoms can perfectly reflect and scatter light leading to the possibility of observing for the first time opto mechanical phenomena at the single photon level I will discuss how this may pave the way towards the realization of quantum metamaterials which can exhibit a quantum superposition of their macroscopic optical responses

Created on 03-12-2018 by Bar Lev, Yevgeny (ybarlev)
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