Vavilov State Optical Institute
The Vavilov State Optical Institute in St Petersburg, Russia is the largest research institute in optics in Russia. It works both in pure and applied optics, and has a high reputation in the field of holography. It was established in 1918, and it is part of the Shvabe holding.
It designs optical systems for many applications, including Russian reconnaissance satellites. It publishes the Journal of Optical Technology.
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