Category: Media Release




New technology gives people a better sense of what they’re breathing

Physicists at the ARC Centre of Excellence for Transformative Meta-Optical Systems are working to address the challenge of consumer air quality monitoring with the development of a portable infrared m [...]

View

New metasurface-based edge detecting filter for remote sensing transforms crop monitoring

Optical metasurfaces have enabled analog computing and image processing within sub-wavelength footprints, and with reduced power consumption and faster speeds. While various image processing metasurfa [...]

View

Breakthrough set to push AI and quantum technologies even further.

"Move over electrons, photons are taking the lead! Researchers at TMOS have cracked the code to on-chip light sources, turbocharging processors with near-lightspeed communication, quantum computing mu [...]

View

Quantum photonic technologies set to be more reliable with new interferometer.

An increasing number of emerging quantum applications operate using optical technologies. Currently, quantum photon sources are regularly taken offline to be tested and adjusted using an interferomete [...]

View

New breakthrough in 3D stretchable devices fabrication makes robots more human.

Realising three-dimensional stretchable structures of functional materials with a minimum footprint on Silicone polymer is highly desirable in soft robotics, stretchable electronics, and photonics. [...]

View

Continuous non-invasive glucose sensing on the horizon with the development of a new optical sensor.

Researchers at TMOS, the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Transformative Meta-Optical Systems, have taken an important step towards eliminating this discomfort. Their RMIT Universi [...]

View

New flexible 2D gas sensor soon to be protecting you from toxic ammonia

Your smartwatch could soon save you from more than missed meetings with a new miniaturised ammonia gas sensor in development. The sensor—made from 2D liquid metal and fabricated using a simple, cost [...]

View

Message from our Chief Operations Officer

This year, I’ve been thinking quite a bit about what we need to do as a Centre as we head toward our mid-term review. All Centres of Excellence are reviewed by the Australian Research Council (ARC) [...]

View

Message from our Centre Deputy Director

One of the striking things about meta-optics is how quickly it is transitioning from the laboratory into real-world applications. This represents a precious opportunity for Australia. As it is a new a [...]

View

Message from our Director

2022 was an important year for TMOS. Firstly, interstate and overseas travel opened for us to meet and undertake many activities in person. I will never forget the enthusiasm of all students and early [...]

View