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.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 2 occupations
- Optional in 2 occupations
- Total: 4 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)
Essential for
- Photonics engineering technicianPhotonics engineering technicians collaborate with engineers in the development of photonic systems or components, usually in the form of optical equipment, such as lasers, lenses,…
- Photonics engineerPhotonics engineers are concerned with the generation, transmission, transformation, and detection of light. They conduct research, design, assemble, test and deploy photonic compo…
Optional for
- Optoelectronic engineerOptoelectronic engineers design and develop optoelectronic systems and devices, such as UV sensors, photodiodes, and LEDs. Optoelectronic engineering combines optical engineering w…
- Optomechanical engineerOptomechanical engineers design and develop optomechanical systems, devices, and components, such as optical mirrors and optical mounts. Optomechanical engineering combines optical…
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Last updated on February 18, 2026