Save Big on Coursera Plus. 7,000+ courses at $160 off. Limited Time Only! Grab it Explore collective cold-atom interactions and their astrophysical applications in this 40-minute conference talk by Robin Kaiser at the Erwin Schrödinger International Institute for Mathematics and Physics. Delivered as part of the Workshop on "Blackbody Radiation Induced Effects and Phenomena," gain insights into how atomic physics experiments using hot vapors and laser-cooled atomic samples can simulate astrophysical phenomena. Discover the potential of these experiments in studying radiation pressure, radiative transport, and light amplification. Delve into an overview of various experiments and proposals, including multiple-scattering of light in hot and cold atomic vapors, random lasing in cold atoms, and light-induced long-range forces. Understand the relevance of these studies in the context of astrophysical problems and their broader implications for the field.