Integrated photonics Computational Infrastructure
noun phrase
Definition: A branch of photonics concerned with integrating multiple optical or optoelectronic components on a single chip so that optical signals can be generated, transmitted, processed, and detected in an integrated-circuit-like manner [Tian et al. 2025].
Example in context: “At its core, integrated photonics leverages the ability to fabricate and interconnect multiple optical components on a single chip …” [Benedikovič et al. 2025].
Synonym: integrated photonic technology (context-dependent)
Related terms: photonic integrated circuit (PIC); optical computing; silicon photonics