adjective
- of or relating to a material that changes its refractive index in response to light exposure, used in optical devices and data storage
Usage: technical; physics and materials science
Examples
- Photorefractive crystals are used in holographic data storage systems.
- The photorefractive effect allows light to alter the optical properties of certain materials.
- Scientists developed a new photorefractive polymer for advanced imaging applications.
- Photorefractive materials can be used to create dynamic holograms.
- The photorefractive response of the material was measured using a laser beam.