SIOM is the earliest institute in China specializing in laser S&T.

SIOM was established in 1964. It is the earliest institute in China specializing in laser science and technology.SIOM specializes in high-power laser technology, strong field physics, high-intensity optics, information optics, quantum optics, laser and Optoelectronic devices, and optical material, etc. International cooperation and academic exchange are very important to SIOM. In recent years, Visiting scholars, scientists and entrepreneurs from over 50 countries/regions, including a number of Nobel laureates and heads of state, have visited SIOM or participated in short-term cooperation at SIOM. Each year, about 200 international visitors come to SIOM and about 100 researchers from SIOM go abroad for international conferences or short-term collaborative research.