Strong Exciton-Photon Interaction in van der Waals Materials - Beyond Anticrossing

Explore a 46-minute conference talk from the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics that delves into strong exciton-photon interactions in van der Waals materials, going beyond traditional anticrossing concepts. Learn about the latest developments in controlling quantum many-body states in solid-state systems using short strong classical laser pulses, and discover how time-resolved experiments have advanced the manipulation of correlated electron states, including superconducting, magnetic, and correlated insulating phases, as well as topological states of matter. Gain insights from this interdisciplinary discussion that bridges theory and experiment, solid state, and quantum optics, examining how quantum optical techniques and strong cavity fields can be applied to materials science for preparing, manipulating, and studying correlated electron phases. Part of a broader conference coordinated by Martin Claassen, Michael Sentef, and Susanne Yelin, focusing on quantum optical control of correlated electron systems.