Watch a 46-minute conference talk from the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics exploring electron-phonon interactions in the strong-coupling limit. Delve into the physics of quantum many-body states in solid-state systems and their manipulation using classical laser pulses. Learn about recent experimental advances in inducing and enhancing correlated electron states, including superconducting, magnetic, and topological phases. Understand how quantum optical techniques and strong cavity fields are being applied to prepare, manipulate, and study correlated electron phases in materials. Presented by Marco Bernardi from Caltech, this talk is part of a broader conference bringing together theoretical and experimental researchers from solid state and quantum optics backgrounds to discuss cutting-edge developments in the field.