Controlling ultracold gases of reactive molecules

Ultracold molecules hold great potential for future quantum technologies but chemical reactions have so far hampered their applications. Recently, the development of several shielding methods has finally enabled the stabilization of molecular quantum gases against chemical reactions. Bringing chemistry under control has allowed the attainment of the first quantum degenerate gases of molecules, opening exciting opportunities for the future. In this presentation, I will cruise through recent developments in the field and how we plan to develop a new experimental approach for controlling ultracold molecular reactions using optical cavities and strong light-matter coupling.