Category: Research




Beam Me Out, Scotty. A new tractor beam technology aims to minimize biopsy trauma.

Researchers at TMOS, the ARC Centre of Excellence for Transformative Meta-Optical Systems, have taken an important first step in the development of metasurface-enabled tractor beams—rays of light th [...]

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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 [...]

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New all-optical approach to revolutionise night vision technology

TMOS researchers from the Australian National University demonstrate enhanced infrared vision non-linear upconversion technology using a non-local lithium niobate metasurface, making significant progr [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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. [...]

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Lower cost infrared imaging systems improving your weather forecast.

The result of this approach is a more cost-effective MCT IR detector capable of withstanding environmental stressors more effectively, making it ideal for various applications, including meteorologica [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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