Optoelectronics

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008292",
  "term": "Optoelectronics",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A field of technology that deals with the interaction of light and electronic devices, encompassing the study and application of electronic systems that source, detect, and control light. In the context of polymers, it involves the use of conjugated polymers and other organic materials for light-emitting diodes, solar cells, and photodetectors. This field combines optics and electronics.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "photovoltaic effect"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2022, 94, 15. 'Glossary of terms relating to electronic, photonic and magnetic properties of polymers (IUPAC Recommendations 2021)' on page 39 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2020-0501)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/optoelectronics/"
}