optoelectronics

/ˌɑptoʊɪˌlɛkˈtrɑnɪks/
noun
  1. The branch of technology and physics that deals with devices that use both light and electricity, such as lasers, LEDs, and fiber optics.
    • The conference covered the latest research in optoelectronics and photonics.
    • She studied optoelectronics in college and now works on solar panel design.
    • Advances in optoelectronics have made fiber-optic internet faster and cheaper.
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