Contributions of Physics to the Information and Communication Technology: Connecting Science, Technology, and Society- A Chronology of Technological Advancements

Abstract

Science and technology have impacted all walks of society and therefore, all are interlinked. The development of cutting-edge technology is driven by the needs and demands of the rapidly changing modern society and science is the backbone of every technology. We interact with various communities of practices, technologies, and general peoples throughout our life in our highly technological and information-based society. A qualitative knowledge of science and roles played by it is, therefore, necessary from the viewpoint of technology, community, and society as a whole. This can be achieved by discussing qualitatively the scientific and technological contributions made by various scientific fields to society. One such combination is Physics, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), and society. Physics is one of the fundamental science subjects. Its concepts, principles, laws, and techniques contribute and strengthen the progress of all other branches of science including cross-, interdisciplinary-, and multidisciplinary-sciences, the innovation and development of various technologies, and the sustainable development of society. Here, we have briefly and systematically discussed the contribution of physics to the various components of Information and Communication Technology (ICT).