About

Our team at the ARC Centre of Excellence in Optical Microcombs for Breakthrough Science (COMBS) is using technology – called the optical frequency comb – to drive society-wide transformations in the fields of biomedical imaging, communications, precision measurement and astronomy.

We will do this through partnering with scientific and industrial end-users to create new approaches and solutions in the biomedical imaging, communications, precision measurement and astronomy.

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About us

Our people

Our people

Our People The ARC Centre of Excellence in Optical Microcombs for Breakthrough Science (COMBS) brings together leading researchers and renowned experts from across fundamental physics, precision measurement, data communications, astronomy and spectroscopy. Chief InvestigatorsChief Investigators Our Chief Investigators lead and [...]

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Our partnerships

Our partnerships

Our Partnerships The ARC Centre of Excellence in Optical Microcombs for Breakthrough Science (COMBS) brings together leading international organisations spanning our academic and industrial end-users. Our COMBS Nodes Our COMBS Partner Organisations {{ vc_btn: title=Return+to+About+page&style=custom&custom_background=rgba%28255%2C255%2C255%2C0.01%29&custom_text=%23ffffff&shape=square&link=url%3Ahttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.combs.org.au%252Fabout%252F%7Ctitle%3AReturn%2520to%2520About%2520page&el_class=return-button+fade-up }}

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Open Positions

Open Positions

Open positions Our Current Opportunities Te Whai Ao - Dodd Walls Centre and COMBS Mini Summer School - New Zealand Join us for a mini-Summer School immediately following the 2025 Australian and New Zealand Conference on Optics and Photonics (ANZCOP) [...]

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Education and Outreach

Education and Outreach

Education and OutreachThe Education and Outreach Committee aims to enhance engagement, communication, and collaboration of the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence in Optical Microcombs for Breakthrough Science (COMBS). Our six areas of focus Education-related Groups Focus on improving science [...]

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COMBS 2024 Annual Report

Read about our Centre’s first year as we’ve grown from 20 people to over 120, with momentum still building.

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COMBS 2024 Strategic Plan

Our 2024 Strategic Plan outlines an overview of our vision, mission, values, and overall Centre direction going forward.

Download the plan – PDF 4MB

Our logo

The COMBS logo is a symbol of COMBS’ contribution to breakthrough and innovative technology. The ‘C’ is made up of line fragments that represent the laser light technology in optical frequency combs. The lines contain a spectrum of colour, which links COMBS technology with themes of precision and innovation.

The logo is designed to reflect the important role light plays in optical frequency combs – with the rays fanning out in a C shape to demonstrate collaboration and impact.

Drones that detect fruit ripeness and breath tests for disease detection – what impact do we imagine our Centre will have in seven years?

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