The interaction between light and matter can be significantly enhanced by confining photons and matter within a small volume. This allows to control quantum matter by coupling it to driven cavities, so as to generate collective states of matter and light, to couple and entangle matter degrees of freedom at large distances mediated by a cavity, as well as to read out the state of the quantum matter in real-time via the out-coupled light field. At the same time, this approach gives rise to a driven-dissipative many-body system, the understanding and control of which represents a current challenge. These characteristics are fundamental to quantum information processing, quantum communication, quantum simulations, and precision sensing. Understanding and controlling light-matter coupling in cavities is pivotal for leveraging quantum phenomena on the nanoscale, promising significant breakthroughs in a variety of quantum technologies.
This workshop aims to bring together world-leading experts in both experimental and theoretical many-body physics, focusing on interactions facilitated by resonators across microwave and optical domains. The objective is to delve into uncharted territories, perspectives, and potential of cavity-mediated physics, specifically emphasising the coupling of solid-state materials (such as doped ions in magnetic insulators or semiconductors) and optically trapped systems with coherent electromagnetic fields for quantum information processing, with ample time to discuss concepts, perspectives and open challenges.
