electro-optics
noun
the branch of physics dealing with the effects of electrical fields on optical phenomena, as in the Kerr effect.
electro-optical
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a word derived from
electro-optics.
Example Sentences
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Such missiles could have electro-optical seekers, which enable them to maneuver toward a moving target using imagery, weapons analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
The French civil protection service has a programme called Condor, for example, which is testing solar-powered drones that carry out continuous patrols with electro-optical cameras and AI.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
The architectures required to make directed-energy systems operational depend on sensor fusion — the real-time integration of radar, electro-optical and infrared data — combined with AI-driven threat classification and engagement prioritization.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 2026
Theoretical studies suggest that shrinking materials down even further into one-dimensional structures could produce even more remarkable electro-optical effects.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 16, 2026
Three Chinese entities - two that the Treasury said have conducted hundreds of shipments of electro-optical equipment, cameras and other items, and one that has shipped radar components to Russia-based firms - were also targeted.
From Reuters ● Nov. 2, 2023
