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photonic

American  
[foh-ton-ik] / foʊˈtɒn ɪk /

adjective

  1. of or relating to processes involving photons.


Etymology

Origin of photonic

photon + -ic

Example Sentences

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For integrated photonic chips, this effect could be especially valuable.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

Quantum Computing is a third name, but is behind the others in the development of its photonic quantum capabilities.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

For decades, shrinking photonic devices has been far more difficult than miniaturizing electronic components.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

Xanadu is betting on photonic quantum computing, which uses light particles to carry and process information.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The thing is, my grandfather’s presence in my life had been purely photonic up to that point.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram

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