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Cavity-driven attractive interactions in quantum materials

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Why This Matters

This research advances our understanding of cavity-driven attractive interactions in quantum materials, which could lead to novel electronic and photonic devices with enhanced functionalities. By exploring these interactions, the study paves the way for innovative applications in quantum computing, sensing, and communication technologies. Such breakthroughs are crucial for driving the next generation of high-performance, energy-efficient quantum technologies for consumers and industry alike.

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We thank E. Jöchl for discussions on lens assembly and sample processing. F.H. acknowledges discussions on sample fabrication with the Ensslin group (J. Gerber, M. Niese and M. Ruckriegel) and Z. Hao, support from the FIRST cleanroom staff, as well as M. Baer for the design of the sample holder. T.F.N. thanks M. Buzzi and M. Schiro for fruitful discussions. The BNA terahertz generation crystals were provided by Swiss Terahertz LLC. T.F.N. discloses support for the research of this work from the ETH Postdoctoral Fellowship programme, which also supported approximately 30% of the experimental set-up. F.H. and A.İ. disclose support from the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF; grant nos. 200020 and 207520). J.F. and G.S. disclose support from the SNSF (grant no. 10000397). H.S.A. discloses support from the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship. I.K. acknowledges the financial assistance of the Rothschild Post-Doctoral Fellowship from Yad HaNadiv, the Helen Diller Quantum Center and the Viterbi Post-Doctoral Fellowships from Technion.