noun
- the science and technology of generating, transmitting, and detecting light particles (photons), especially in applications such as fiber optics, lasers, and optical computing
Usage: technical; physics
Examples
- The university offers a graduate program in photonics and laser engineering.
- Photonics has revolutionized telecommunications through fiber optic cables.
- The company specializes in photonics devices for medical applications.
- Researchers are exploring photonics as an alternative to traditional electronics.
- The photonics industry continues to grow with advances in laser technology.
- Students learn about photonics principles in advanced physics courses.