Fundamentals and applications of quantum light-matter interactions

M. G. Benedict, Péter Földi, Attila Czirják

Alina Saleem, Iqra Afzal, Yasir Javed +1 more

Jinwen Wang, Francesco Castellucci, Sonja Franke‐Arnold

Research on spatially structured light has seen an explosion in activity over the past decades, powered by technological advances for generating such light and driven by questions of fundamental science as well as engineering applications. In this review, the authors highlight their work on the interaction of vector light fields with atoms, and matter in general. This vibrant research area explores the full potential of light, with clear benefits for classical as well as quantum applications.

T U Jeevitha

Abstract: An extensive review of the quantum theory of light-matter interaction is given in this chapter, beginning with its fundamental ideas and historical development. It covers the quantization of the electromagnetic field, atomic models, and important interaction Hamiltonians, including both semi-classical and completely quantum treatments. The role of vacuum fluctuations and fundamental processes like spontaneous and induced emission are examined. Quantum coherence, entanglement, decoherence, and its formal representation using master equations are also covered in this chapter. Modern applications such lasers, quantum sensors, and quantum communication systems are highlighted. The significance of light-matter interaction in furthering quantum science and technology is emphasized in the chapter's conclusion, which also discusses current research trends and future directions. Keywords: Laser, cryptography, Electromagnetic, Quantum, Atomic.

V.A.G. Rivera, O. B. Silva, Yannick Ledemi +2 more

T U Jeevitha

Abstract: An extensive review of the quantum theory of light-matter interaction is given in this chapter, beginning with its fundamental ideas and historical development. It covers the quantization of the electromagnetic field, atomic models, and important interaction Hamiltonians, including both semi-classical and completely quantum treatments. The role of vacuum fluctuations and fundamental processes like spontaneous and induced emission are examined. Quantum coherence, entanglement, decoherence, and its formal representation using master equations are also covered in this chapter. Modern applications such lasers, quantum sensors, and quantum communication systems are highlighted. The significance of light-matter interaction in furthering quantum science and technology is emphasized in the chapter's conclusion, which also discusses current research trends and future directions. Keywords: Laser, cryptography, Electromagnetic, Quantum, Atomic.