Rydberg atoms with principal quantum number n⪢ 1 have exaggerated atomic properties
including dipole-dipole interactions that scale as n 4 and radiative lifetimes that scale as n 3 …

The realization of strong interactions between individual photons is a long-standing goal of
both fundamental and technological significance. Scientists have known for over half a …

Controllable, coherent many-body systems can provide insights into the fundamental
properties of quantum matter, enable the realization of new quantum phases and could …

This topical review addresses how Rydberg atoms can serve as building blocks for
emerging quantum technologies. Whereas the fabrication of large numbers of artificial …

This Colloquium describes a new paradigm for creating strong quantum interactions of light
and matter by way of single atoms and photons in nanoscopic lattices. Beyond the …

Quantum information processing based on Rydberg atoms emerged as a promising
direction two decades ago. Recent experimental and theoretical progresses have shined …

Enhancing light–matter coupling at the level of single quanta is essential for numerous
applications in quantum science. The cooperative optical response of subwavelength atomic …

Photon-photon scattering in vacuum is extremely weak. However, strong effective
interactions between single photons can be realized by employing strong light-matter …

The realization of strong nonlinear interactions between individual light quanta (photons) is
a long-standing goal in optical science and engineering,, being of both fundamental and …

Highly excited Rydberg atoms have many exaggerated properties. In particular, the
interaction strength between such atoms can be varied over an enormous range. In a …