as in optic
of, relating to, or used in vision an optical illusion that fools most people

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Recent Examples of optical Abstract Quantum confinement in monolayer semiconductors results in optical properties intricately linked to electrons, which can be manipulated by external electric fields. Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2025 Our work opens up an unexplored avenue of opportunities for label-free all-optical voltage sensing using ångström-thick semiconductor materials whose applications have been elusive in the biological domain. Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2025 Benefits of using quantum materials Engineers at the University of California San Diego have come up with the all-optical method for recording voltage changes using atom-thick semiconductors. Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2025 Eventually, next-generation quantum sensors, optical clocks, and magnetic navigation devices might become small enough to slip into an aircraft’s avionics bay or even a smartphone. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for optical

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“Optical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optical. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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