Photonics

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008908",
  "term": "Photonics",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The science and technology of generating, controlling, and detecting photons, especially in the visible and near-infrared regions of the electromagnetic spectrum. It encompasses the study of light and its interaction with matter, focusing on applications such as optical communication, lasers, and optical sensing. This field is distinct from electronics, which deals with the manipulation of electrons.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2020, 92, 1861. 'Terminology of polymers in advanced lithography (IUPAC Recommendations 2020)' on page 1883 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2018-1215)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/photonics/"
}