Ephraim Shahmoon

Our aim is to advance the theory and understanding of quantum light-matter interactions, both for the study of fundamental phenomena and as a novel resource for the emerging field of quantum technology. While light-matter interactions at the single-emitter level (e.g. single atom) have been studied extensively achieving a great deal of control, much less is known about many-emitter, collective quantum optical responses, relevant to a variety of physical systems. The latter, collective interactions are at the focus of our studies, and may entail many possibilities.

Recent research directions include:

• Collective quantum optics of emitter arrays:
  Metamaterials made of atoms/emitters as a novel platform for quantum optical science and technology
• Dipole-dipole interactions and QED in confined geometries:
  Tailoring dipole-dipole interactions and studying new collective effects
• Quantum fluctuation forces (e.g. Casmir force):
  Studying the role and controllability of quantum fluctuation forces in new systems and platforms