Event Details
| Date: | 5 October 2026 |
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| Time: | 2:00 pm |
| Duration: | 2 hours |
| Location: | Launceston 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.
Accessibility details:
- Please tell us if you need assistance or if you'll be accompanied by a support person.
- There are designated accessible parking spaces in front of the library on St John Street.
- The library has a wheelchair accessible elevator.
- An accessible restroom is available on the ground floor.
- On street parking is available, as well as two multistory carparks in Paterson Street Parking - City of Launceston
If you have any questions about the event, please contact Launceston Library by email launceston.library@libraries.tas.gov.au or phone (03) 6777 2446
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