# Institute of Atomic Energy

> former research institute in Otwock-Świerk, Poland

**Wikidata**: [Q11712997](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11712997)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/institute-of-atomic-energy

## Summary
The Institute of Atomic Energy was a Polish research institute operating in Otwock-Świerk from 1982 until its dissolution in 2011. It was succeeded by the National Centre for Nuclear Research through an amalgamation process.

## Key Facts
- Founded in 1982 and dissolved on August 31, 2011
- Located in Świerk, Poland, with headquarters in Otwock
- Also known by the alias POLATOM
- Affiliated with Polish computer scientist Wiesław Popielski
- Replaced by the National Centre for Nuclear Research through amalgamation with the Andrzej Sołtan Institute for Nuclear Studies
- GRID ID: grid.424913.9
- Official website: http://www.iea.cyf.gov.pl

## FAQs
### Q: When was the Institute of Atomic Energy established?
A: The Institute of Atomic Energy was established in 1982 in Otwock-Świerk, Poland.

### Q: What happened to the Institute of Atomic Energy?
A: The institute was dissolved on August 31, 2011 and subsequently replaced by the National Centre for Nuclear Research through an amalgamation with the Andrzej Sołtan Institute for Nuclear Studies.

### Q: Who was affiliated with the Institute of Atomic Energy?
A: Polish computer scientist Wiesław Popielski was affiliated with the Institute of Atomic Energy.

## Why It Matters
The Institute of Atomic Energy played a significant role in Poland's nuclear research landscape during its nearly 30-year operation. As a specialized research institution, it contributed to the advancement of nuclear science and technology in Poland. The institute's dissolution and subsequent reorganization into the National Centre for Nuclear Research represents an important evolution in Poland's approach to nuclear research, creating a more consolidated entity with potentially enhanced capabilities and resources. The transition reflects broader trends in research institutionalization and the professionalization of nuclear science in Eastern Europe following the end of the Cold War.

## Notable For
- Being Poland's primary atomic energy research institute for nearly three decades
- Its unique organizational structure combining research and development functions
- The peaceful transition to its successor institution, the National Centre for Nuclear Research
- Its specialized focus on atomic energy during a period of significant global nuclear research development

## Body
### History and Operations
The Institute of Atomic Energy operated as a research institution in Poland from its establishment in 1982 until its dissolution in 2011. The institute was headquartered in Świerk, located within the Otwock municipality. Throughout its operational period, it conducted research focused on atomic energy and related scientific disciplines.

### Organizational Structure
As a research institute, the organization's primary purpose was research. The institute maintained affiliations with various scientific professionals, including Polish computer scientist Wiesław Popielski. The institutional structure evolved over time, culminating in its dissolution and reorganization.

### Successor Institution
On August 31, 2011, the Institute of Atomic Energy was officially dissolved through an amalgamation process. It was replaced by the National Centre for Nuclear Research (NCBR), which incorporated the institute's functions along with those of the Andrzej Sołtan Institute for Nuclear Studies. This reorganization represented a consolidation of Poland's nuclear research capabilities.

### Identification and Classification
The Institute of Atomic Energy was formally classified as a research institute. It was identified by multiple international identifiers including:
- ISNI: 0000000121903397
- GND ID: 5079035-3
- ROR ID: 05pyc3h39
- GRID ID: grid.424913.9
- VIAF ID: 156490135

The institute also operated under the alias POLATOM and maintained an online presence through its official website at http://www.iea.cyf.gov.pl.

## References

1. [Source](http://www.phd4gen.pl/institute/)
2. Czech National Authority Database