Event Details
| Date: | 8 October 2026 |
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| Time: | 2:00 pm |
| Duration: | 2 hours |
| Location: | Smithton 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 6-12.
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.
Parking is available at the rear of the library. Smithton Library has an accessible entrance ramp at the front with automatic doors. For any specific accessibility requirements or questions, feel free to contact us at 6478 9574.
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