Collective Light Scattering in Free-Space Atomic Ensembles

Explore collective light scattering phenomena in free-space atomic ensembles through this 33-minute conference talk presented by Igor Ferrier Barbut from Institut d'Optique Graduate School (IOGS) at the New Perspectives in Many-body Physics with Quantum Optical Systems conference. Delivered at the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics (KITP) in Santa Barbara, CA, the presentation contributes to a broader discussion on quantum interactions between atoms and light in various experimental platforms. Examine how dense atomic media, ordered arrays, disordered ensembles, and other quantum optical systems are advancing our understanding of complex atom-light interfaces. Learn about the unique challenges and opportunities in studying multiple light scattering, engineered light dispersion, and reduced system dimensionality in these quantum optical platforms. Part of a conference bringing together diverse researchers to exchange cutting-edge developments and identify future directions in quantum optics and related fields such as Rydberg atom arrays, ultracold molecules, and superconducting qubits.