Molecular strong coupling

¹ Department of Physics and Astronomy, Stocker Road, University of Exeter, EX4 4QL, United Kingdom
² Department of Physics, Universidad de Santiago de Chile, Av. Victor Jara 3493, Santiago, Chile

^* w.wardley@exeter.ac.uk

Abstract

Strong coupling between an ensemble of molecules and an optical cavity mode offers exciting prospects in photonics, materials science and chemistry. We look at the conceptual background of strong coupling by making direct connection with cavity-QED. We then look at two topical areas in which researchers seek to exploit strong coupling, energy transport and chemical reactivity. We conclude with a summary and a look to the future.