Recent Advances in Light Matter Interactions in Temporal Media
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Temporal media, Time-varying media, Light matter interactions, Electromagnetic wave propagationAbstract
In this review, the progress on the research development in electromagnetic wave propagation through temporal/time-varying media is presented. Such media refers to materials or environments whose properties change over time. Therefore, unlike spatial waveguides that manipulate light based on spatial configuration of the structure, the temporal waveguides focus on the evolution of light pulses over time. Understanding temporal media is essential for developing advanced communication protocols, efficient waveguides, and accurate simulations of physical systems, ultimately improving the design and performance of various applications in science and technology. As the controlled light matter interactions in the time domain offers numerous advanced applications for secured optical communication, information processing and ultrafast optics in the realm of quantum technology. The recent advances in light-matter interactions in temporal media have opened
exciting avenues for manipulating light at unprecedented levels, leading to novel applications in fields like quantum computing, telecommunications, and material science.
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