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The study of light-matter interaction in ferroelectric and related materials is a rapidly evolving field, bridging state-of-the-art optical techniques with widely used functional materials. This research area leverages advanced experimental methodologies, particularly ultrafast light pulses, to probe the optical properties and complex dynamic behaviors of these materials under light-induced conditions. This review summarizes recent advances in the interaction of light with ferroelectric and related materials, emphasizing breakthroughs in simulations and their implications for material design. We explore a range of light-induced phenomena across various spectral regions, including photostriction, photoinduced structural phase transitions, and ferroelectric modulation in superlattices under band gap illumination. We delve into terahertz-induced ferroelectric hidden states relevant to neuromorphic computing and examine structured illumination effects, such as ferroelectric solitons and dynamical multiferroicity induced by twisted light, primarily in the terahertz region. Mid-infrared light interactions are discussed, focusing on their resonance with infrared-active phonons and localized vibrational modes. Additionally, we cover studies on natural optical activity and gyrotropy, electro-optic and elasto-optic effects, and magnon-phonon quasiparticles. Furthermore, we provide an overview of the theoretical frameworks and simulation tools that underpin these investigations. This review offers illustrative examples of how light-matter interaction can be used to resonantly control the properties of ferroelectric materials.
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