integrated optics

American  

noun

1. an assembly of miniature optical elements of a size comparable to those used in electronic integrated circuits.

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Etymology

Origin of integrated optics

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

The PhoenixD research cluster comprises around 120 scientists working on novel integrated optics.

From Science Daily

Scientists now have a remarkable source of inspiration to see what could be achieved using other emerging continuous-variable architectures, such as optomechanical and electromechanical systems and integrated optics.

From Nature

Integrated optics is an interesting research field precisely because it’s so hard, and we don’t understand it as well.

From Forbes

Integrated optics have been worked on by a lot of companies, but they're still too expensive.

From Forbes