photonics

noun

Meaning

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

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Related words

optoelectronics(English)light(English)photophysics(English)astrophotonics(English)light spectrum(English)superphoton(English)phononics(English)photoenergy(English)spie(English)optics(English)connotes(English)tunable(English)

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