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electro-optics

1. The branch of physics that deals with the use of electrical energy to create or manipulate light waves, generally by changing the refractive index of a light-propagating material;
2. Collectively, the devices used to affect the intersection of electrical energy and light.

Compare with optoelectronics.

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Last Updated: 7/11/2012 3:36:47 PM

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