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optical

[op-ti-kuhl] / ˈɒp tɪ kəl /
ADJECTIVE
ocular
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And that's a problem for optical components which are very sensitive to heat, explains Wheeler.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

Daryanani said the company is “an attractive way to gain exposure to the optical networking space,” which has become a bottleneck in the AI data-center buildout.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026

Ciena’s offerings are “purpose built to address” the connectivity demands of AI data centers given the company’s full focus on optical systems, Daryanani said in a Monday note to clients.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026

Because each nanoparticle generates such a strong optical signal, even a very small number of particles attached to their target molecules can produce enough light to be detected.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026

There seemed to be a halo around him, but Rowan knew it was just optical damage that caused the effect.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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