Aus govt funding for meta-optics11 Oct 2019 11:03
https://www.minister.industry.gov.au/ministers/karenandrews/media-releases/new-cutting-edge-research-centre-meta-optics
New cutting edge research centre for meta-optics
11 October 2019
Joint media release with the Minister for Education, the Hon Dan Tehan MP and Senator the Hon Zed Seselja
Australian researchers will help turn science fiction into science fact by harnessing technology that will lead to ultra-fast, light-based WiFi and real-time holographic displays.
Minister for Education Dan Tehan today announced the Morrison Government was providing $34.9 million to establish a research centre to develop new technologies that will harness meta-optics.
The centre will translate its research into innovative technologies to be used in transport, health, security, defence, agriculture, entertainment and education. The results will benefit Australian society, drive productivity improvements and create jobs.
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“Our ground-breaking research will improve our everyday lives with the development of optical technologies that will empower autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, wearable sensors and remote sensing,” Professor Neshev said.
“Our research will develop optical systems thinner than a **human hair that monitor a driver’s fatigue in cars** and keep people safe on our roads.''