photonics - technical definition

The science of the creation, control, and detection of radiant energy, the fundamental element of which is the photon. In other words, the study of the use of light. See also energy and photon.

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The science of generating and transmitting light (photons). It deals with light starting in the infrared range, through visible light to ultraviolet light at the highest frequency. Most photonic systems use electricity and electronic circuits as their source of energy. See optoelectronics, silicon photonics and spectrum.



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