What is another word for silicon photonics?
Pronunciation: [sˈɪlɪkən fə͡ʊtˈɒnɪks] (IPA) 
Silicon photonics is a term that refers to a technology that uses silicon-based chips to manipulate and transmit signals of light. There are a number of synonyms for the term silicon photonics, including silicon optoelectronics, silicon photonics systems, and silicon-based integrated optics. Other similar terms include silicon microphotonics, silicon waveguides, and silicon nanophotonics. These terms all refer to technologies that use a combination of silicon and other materials to control the propagation of light signals. The use of silicon in these technologies is significant because of the material's ease of manufacture, cost-effectiveness, and compatibility with existing integrated circuit technology.
