Topological and supersymmetric laser arrays (Conference Presentation)

Recent years have witnessed an inflow of ideas from quantum field theory and condensed matter physics into the field of optics. In this talk, we describe how notions from topological physics and supersymmetry can be used in designing novel laser arrays with properties that are of interest in some applications. Likewise, such lasing arrangements can be used to emulate a variety of topological and supersymmetric phenomena, beyond what is possible in their respective original platforms.