Photonics

Photonics is the science and technology of generating, manipulating, and using light (photons). It encompasses the study of the properties and behavior of light, including its generation, transmission, and detection. Photonics involves various technologies such as lasers, optical fibers, and imaging systems, and finds applications in numerous fields including telecommunications, medicine, manufacturing, and information processing. The term reflects a broad interdisciplinary field that combines elements of physics, engineering, and materials science, and aims to exploit light for practical and innovative applications.