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photonic

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[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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The research was supported by a federal Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency program focused on developing materials for switchable photonic devices, as well as by the National Science Foundation.

From Science Daily

Photonic memory uses light, or photons, rather than electrons, making it more energy-efficient and faster, among other benefits.

From Barron's

Using femtosecond laser micromachining, researchers can create light-guiding paths directly inside the material, forming compact photonic circuits without the complexity of semiconductor manufacturing.

From Science Daily

Overall, these results match or exceed the performance of many silicon-based photonic receivers.

From Science Daily

These results show that a glass-based photonic front end can support advanced CV-QKD without the drawbacks seen in silicon platforms.

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