photonics
/foʊˈtɑnɪks/
noun
- The science and technology of using light (photons) to generate, control, and detect signals, often in communication and computing.
- Photonics is a key field behind modern fiber-optic internet.
- She studied photonics in college and now works on laser technology.
- Advances in photonics have led to faster and more efficient data transfer.