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photonics

knowledge

arts and humanities

arts

audio-visual techniques and media production

photonics

Description

Description

The science and technology of generating, controlling and detecting particles of light. It explores phenomena and applications in which light is used to transfer or process information, or to physically alter materials.

Alternative Labels

field of photonics

phenomena involving light particles

photonics

physics of light particles

physics of photonics

science of photonics

study of light particles

technology of photonics

Skill type

knowledge

Skill reusability level

cross-sector skills and competences

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ESCO is a Europe 2020 initiative.

DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission developed ESCO in collaboration with stakeholders and with the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop).

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Current version: ESCO v1.1.1 (Last update 26/09/2022)