Photonics

//foʊˈtɑnɪks// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

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Noun
  1. 1
    The science and technology of generating and controlling photons, particularly in the visible and near infrared light spectrum. uncountable

Etymology

From photon + -ics.

Related phrases

silicon photonicslight spectrumnear infraredvisible light

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