plural of photon

(physics) The quantum of light and other electromagnetic energy, regarded as a discrete particle having zero rest mass, no electric charge, and an indefinitely long lifetime. It is a gauge boson.

(sciences) The science and technology of generating and controlling photons, particularly in the visible and near infrared light spectrum.

of, or relating to photons or to photonics

By means of photonics.

(New Age) A mythical dangerous belt of photons emanating from the Pleiades that will collide with the Earth in the near future according to New Age mystics.

The technology discipline related to production of optical switching electronic devices using integrated circuit manufacturing technology

A periodic optical nanostructure that affects the motion of photons in much the same way that ionic lattices affect electrons in solids.

(physics, rare) A theoretical but not yet detected particle proposed to explain, among other things, the mechanisms of gravity; a gauge boson.

plural of proto-photon