Atom-Light Interactions as a Dissipative Spin Model - Class 1

Explore the fascinating world of atom-light interactions in this lecture from the School on Emergent Phenomena in Non-Equilibrium Quantum Many-Body Systems. Delve into the concept of dissipative spin models as Darrick Chang from the Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO) in Spain presents the first class in a six-part series. Learn about the fundamental principles governing the interaction between atoms and light, and how these interactions can be modeled using dissipative spin systems. Gain insights into the emerging field of quantum many-body physics and its applications in non-equilibrium systems. This 1 hour and 38 minute lecture provides a comprehensive introduction to the topic, setting the foundation for the subsequent classes in the series.