photonic

American

[foh-ton-ik] / foʊˈtɒn ɪk /

adjective

of or relating to processes involving photons.

Etymology

Origin of photonic

Example Sentences

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The photonic interconnect work was funded through an agreement with the Air Force Research Laboratory, IonQ said.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

The study also outlines a broader design strategy for creating twisted bilayer photonic crystals with controllable optical chirality.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

He is building a foundry in El Segundo, Calif., for photonic chips that move data at ultrafast speeds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

The U.S. maintains dominance in AI and in research around key technologies such as photonic circuits.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

My photonic heart beat, pushing my glittering blood through my glowing veins.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson

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