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SUMMARY:ICFO | MOHAMMAD HAFEZI
CLASS:PUBLIC
DESCRIPTION:ABSTRACT:\nQuantum optics investigates the interactions between
  light and matter at their most fundamental level. In recent years\, we ha
 ve witnessed remarkable advances in controlling individual photons and oth
 er excitations\, such as spin\, charge\, excitons\, and phonons\, in solid
 -state systems. While this progress has primarily been driven by quantum i
 nformation science (QIS)\, its implications extend far beyond QIS. In this
  talk\, I will present two key examples. First\, I will review the field o
 f topological photonics\, highlighting how optical nonlinearity can give r
 ise to unique bosonic phenomena&mdash\;without electronic counterparts&mda
 sh\;such as topological frequency combs. Next\, I will discuss how optical
  control techniques can introduce a radically new approach for preparing\,
  detecting\, and manipulating correlated electronic states. This includes 
 new ways of inducing and enhancing magnetism\, superconductivity\, and top
 ological phases in matter\, as well as the prospect of addressing some of 
 the long-standing questions in the field.
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