noun
- electromagnetic radiation in the visible and near-infrared spectrum; light used for communication or data transmission.
Usage: technical; often used in telecommunications and fiber-optic contexts
Examples
- Lightwave technology enables high-speed data transmission through fiber-optic cables.
- The telecommunications company upgraded its infrastructure to use lightwave systems.
- Lightwave communication has revolutionized long-distance signal transmission.
- Engineers designed the sensor to detect lightwave frequencies in the infrared range.
- Lightwave signals travel at the speed of light through optical fibers.