Optoelectronics – A Promising Technology
Optoelectronics is a fast-emerging technology dealing with the sourcing, detection, and control of light. The technology has become important in a wide range of applications across various industry verticals owing to features such as enhanced performance and low energy consumption at minimal costs. Consumer electronics, automotive, and IT & telecommunications are among the key sectors driving the growth of the technology. Healthcare is also witnessing increased adoption of optoelectronics technology. The use of optoelectronics technology in applications such as endoscopic biotechnology, medicine & surgery, and ophthalmology has grown significantly in recent years. Optoelectronics is a sub-field of photonics. The technology involves the design, manufacture, and study of electronic hardware and devices that convert electricity into photonic signals such as X-rays, gamma rays, and infrared, ultraviolet, and visible light. Optoelectronics is a broad field and covers a wide range of...