Name: How to hologram with TMOS at Devonport Library
Start: 2026-10-06T10:00:00+11:00
End: 2026-10-06T12:00:00+11:00
Location: Devonport Library

Event Details

Date:	6 October 2026
Time:	10:00 am
Duration:	2 hours
Location:	Devonport Library

Event Description

An interactive science workshop where participants explore how light behaves and discover the science behind amazing optical effects in everyday life. Delivered by The Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Transformative Meta-Optical Systems (TMOS).

This session is recommended for ages 12-17.

Workshop Highlights

Hands-on experiments: Play with lasers, light-bending prisms and DIY spectrometer tools.
Real-world connections: Uncover the hidden optics inside security features and everyday devices.
Take-home goodies: Every participant receives diffraction glasses to keep exploring optical effects at home.

Places are limited so please book.

About TMOS Outreach Team

The ARC Centre of Excellence for Transformative Meta-Optical Systems (TMOS) brings together world-leading researchers from the Australian National University, University of Melbourne, University of Technology Sydney, University of Western Australia, and RMIT. Their outreach team, led by Professor Igor Aharonovich, aims to inspire future scientists through accessible public outreach.

By registering for a Libraries Tasmania event, you agree to follow our policies – including the Responsible Conduct Policy and Safeguarding Children Policy. Thank you for helping keep our spaces safe and respectful for everyone.

To ensure a successful event, please:

• Don't attend if you are unwell

• Let us know if you can’t attend so we can offer your place to someone else

• Let us know if you have any support needs, or if a support person will be coming with you.

Accessibility:

• The multi-level car park (corner of Best Street and Fenton Way) provides disabled access parking, lift access and flat walking surfaces between the car park and the paranaple centre. Council parking fees apply.

• Entrance to the paranaple centre is via automatic doors at both Market Square and Rooke Street entrances. The Market Square entrance offers universal access and is available at the touch of a button, providing ease for patrons with access difficulties.

• Inside the paranaple centre, Devonport Library is located on both ground and first floors. Escalators, lifts and stairs are available to take you between the two floors. A parent and child room is situated on the ground floor and accessible toilets are available on all floors.

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