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2026 Ten Minute Talks Session 2B - Bystrom
Single-atom lasers
Traditional lasers rely on large numbers of atoms to amplify light.
2026 Ten Minute Talks Session 2B - Bystrom
Single-atom lasers
Mentor: Imran Mirza, Ph.D.
Traditional lasers rely on large numbers of atoms to amplify light. In this study, we show how a single atom in an optical cavity can emit light with traditional laser behavior. Overall, this work shows how laser behavior can emerge from the smallest possible system, helping us understand where the boundary lies between quantum and classical light sources.