Recent experiments have revealed the profound effect of strong light–matter interactions in
optical cavities on the electronic ground state of molecular systems. This phenomenon …

Altering chemical reactivity and material structure in confined optical environments is on the
rise, and yet, a conclusive understanding of the microscopic mechanisms remains elusive …

We demonstrate that collective vibrational strong coupling of molecules in thermal
equilibrium can give rise to significant local electronic polarizations in the thermodynamic …

Intermolecular (Coulombic) interactions are pivotal for aggregation, solvation, and
crystallization. We demonstrate that the collective strong coupling of several molecules to a …

The emerging field of vibro-polaritonic chemistry studies the impact of light–matter hybrid
states known as vibrational polaritons on chemical reactivity and molecular properties. Here …

Making and using polaritonic states (ie, hybrid electron-photon states) for chemical
applications has recently become one of the most prominent and active fields that connects …

As pioneering experiments have shown, strong coupling between molecular vibrations and
light modes in an optical cavity can significantly alter molecular properties and even affect …

Experiments have demonstrated that vibrational strong coupling between molecular
vibrations and light modes can significantly change molecular properties, such as ground …

Developing theoretical frameworks for vibrational strong coupling (VSC) beyond the single-
mode approximation is crucial for a comprehensive understanding of experiments with …

Chemical and photochemical reactivity, as well as supramolecular organization and several
other molecular properties, can be modified by strong interactions between light and matter …