Photonic weapon
From Memory Alpha, the free Star Trek reference.
Photonic weapons are a type of military technology.
Earth Starfleet employed photonic weapons beginning in 2153 in the shape of the photonic torpedo. (ENT: "The Expanse")
Vulcan starships were also equipped with photonic weapons during the 2150s. Administrator V'Las ordered the bombardment of Vulcan's Forge from orbit in order to destroy the Syrrannite held T'Karath Sanctuary. However, because of geomagnetic interference, they were unable to get a target lock, forcing V'Las to order them to blanket the area with weapons fire. (ENT: "Awakening")
