Photonics and Nanophotonics

What is the relationship between photonics and quantum electronics?

• Photonics deals with the practical applications while quantum electronics deals with the theoretical part

• Photonics and quantum electronics are the same field

• Photonics focuses on nanotechnology while quantum electronics focuses on optics

• Photonics and quantum electronics have no relationship

What is the origin of the term 'photonics'?

• It comes from the Greek word 'phos' meaning light

• Variation of the optics, the name reflects the particle nature of light

• It was derived from the word 'electronics'

• It was coined by Sir Isaac Newton

What did Young's experiment demonstrate about light?

• Light exhibits wave-like properties

• Light exhibits particle-like properties

• Light exhibits wave-particle duality

• Light is photonics

What did Albert Einstein explain about the energy of ejected electrons?

• The energy depends on the frequency of the light

• The energy depends on the intensity of the light

• The energy depends on the wavelength of the light

• The energy depends on the speed of the light

When was photonics as a field born?

• Early 1960s

• Late 1980s

• Late 1800s

• Late 20th century

What key innovations played pivotal roles in the telecommunications revolution?

• Laser and optical fibers

• Photonics and nanophotonics

• Maser and microwaves

• Electricity and electronics

What is nanophotonics?

• The manipulation and control of light at the nanoscale

• The study of light and its properties

• The study of quantum mechanics

• The study of nanotechnology by light

What is the relationship between photonics and nanophotonics?

• Photonics provides the foundation for nanophotonics

• Photonics and nanophotonics are the same field

• Photonics focuses on macro-scale while nanophotonics focuses on nano-scale

• Photonics and nanophotonics have no relationship

What are some key components used in nanophotonics?

• Dielectric structures and metallic components

• Optical fibers and lasers

• Waveguides and tweezers

• Metal films and glass prizm

What are some innovative techniques used in nanophotonics to overcome the diffraction limit?

• Surface plasmons and near-field microscopy

• SPM and holes

• Spaser and apertures

• Using longer wavelengths of light