Nonequilibrium Atom-Field Interactions at Finite Temperature

Explore nonequilibrium interactions between atoms and material-modified thermal vacuum in this 18-minute conference talk from the Workshop on "Blackbody Radiation Induced Effects and Phenomena" at the Erwin Schrödinger International Institute for Mathematics and Physics. Delve into how atoms in complex electromagnetic environments experience modifications in resonance frequencies, decay rates, and fluctuation-induced forces. Examine the limitations of estimating finite temperature effects based on blackbody radiation fields, particularly near surfaces where spectral properties of thermal and quantum fluctuations intertwine with system geometry and material composition. Investigate how blackbody-radiation-induced effects emerge from approximations on system geometry. Gain insights into cutting-edge research on atom-field interactions, supported by recent publications in Physical Review A, APL Photonics, and Entropy.