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Photonics
Meaning
Photonics, is the science and technology concerned with the controlled flow of photons, or light particles , in other words, optical equivalent of electronics. It is the science of generating, controlling, and detecting photons, particularly in the visible and near infra-red spectrum, but also extending to the ultraviolet, long-wave infrared, and far-infrared/THz portion of the spectrum. Photonic applications include data storage (using optical disks and holograms), data transmission (fiber optics), experimental optical computers, optical switches and light modulators (for signal processing and interconnection), and a photonic gyroscope used in commercial aircraft that has no moving parts.
Qualifications required
Competence in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and higher education with Engineering in Electrical or Electronics or M.Sc/ Ph.D in Physics is a must along with deep insight about the industry you wish to enter in. A growing area is biophotonics, where photonics technology is used to develop new procedures and techniques in biotechnology, microbiology, medicine, surgery and other life sciences
Scope
The scope of photonics is broadening by the day. The world market for products enabled by photonics is already worth 150bn per annum and this is increasing every year. Opportunities are numerous in the photonics industry. From fast internet to LEDs to healthcare, the industry has promising potential. Cheap telecommunication fast internet, LASERS lighting, Optical Communication, CD and DVD technology, Super-flat, flexible and energy-efficient displays etc. Healthcare is one major area that would benefit as photonics can add precision to the diagnostic technology as well as to the treatments of most of the ailments. All sorts of companies IT, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing and research organizations are hiring photonics experts. Scientists, engineers and technicians with training in photonics and related technologies are in high demand.
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