European Commission : CORDIS : FP7 : ICT : Photonics : Home: "The term Photonics was coined in 1967 by Pierre Aigrain, a French scientist, who gave the following definition:
'Photonics is the science of the harnessing of light. Photonics encompasses the generation of light, the detection of light, the management of light through guidance, manipulation, and amplification, and most importantly, its utilisation for the benefit of mankind."
