Research Institute for Solid State Physics and Optics of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences

The Institute was founded by the Hungarian Academy of Sciences in 1991 as part of the Central Research Institute for Physics (abbreviation in Hungarian is KFKI). In 1998, the Crystal Physics Laboratory of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences merged with the Institute and its name changed to Research Institute for Solid State Physics and Optics.

Scope of activities: The main profile of the Institute is basic research in the field of theoretical and experimental solid state physics, including the physics of condensed materials, nanostructures, thin films and surfaces and also in the field of theoretical and experimental optics, including the physics of optical crystals, nonlinear and quantum optics as well as laser physics. Applied research, including the development, study and applications of specific new materials, new test methods, new optical crystals,thin film devices and lasers. Development of unique research methods concerning basic research activities. Graduate and postgraduate education.