Institute of Physics is a public institute whose main activities constitute scientific research in theoretical and experimental physics. Institute of Physics was founded in 1961, as an institute devoted to scientific research in solid state physics and atomic physics. Today’s activities encompass various branches of physics, such as solid state physics, surface physics, statistical physics, biological physics, atomic and molecular physics, optical physics and plasma physics. Institute of Physics employs about 35 scientists at permanent positions, 17 PhD students and 26 technical and administrative staff.