# Termofüüsika ja Elektrofüüsika Instituut

> Eesti NSV Teaduste Akadeemia

**Wikidata**: [Q16410217](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16410217)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/termofuusika-ja-elektrofuusika-instituut

## Summary
Termofüüsika ja Elektrofüüsika Instituut was a research institute under the Estonian SSR Academy of Sciences, specializing in thermophysics and electrophysics research. The institute was part of Estonia's scientific infrastructure during the Soviet era.

## Key Facts
- Termofüüsika ja Elektrofüüsika Instituut was associated with Eesti NSV Teaduste Akadeemia (Estonian SSR Academy of Sciences)
- The institute was classified as a research organization with a primary purpose of scientific investigation
- The entity is located in Estonia
- The institute has a VIAF (Virtual International Authority File) identifier of 154423496
- It was recognized by the Library of Congress with authority ID n81149218
- The institution is documented in Estonian-language resources
- The Wikidata entry for this entity has a sitelink count of 1

## FAQs
### Q: What was Termofüüsika ja Elektrofüüsika Instituut?
A: Termofüüsika ja Elektrofüüsika Instituut was a research institute under the Estonian SSR Academy of Sciences, specializing in thermophysics and electrophysics research.

### Q: When was Termofüüsika ja Elektrofüüsika Instituut founded?
A: Specific founding date information is not available in the provided source material, though it was operational as part of the Estonian SSR Academy of Sciences.

### Q: What field did Termofüüsika ja Elektrofüüsika Instituut specialize in?
A: Based on its name, the institute specialized in thermophysics and electrophysics, focusing on the physics of heat and electricity respectively.

### Q: What is the current status of Termofüüsika ja Elektrofüüsika Instituut?
A: Current status information is not available in the provided source material, which only mentions its historical connection to the Estonian SSR Academy of Sciences.

## Why It Matters
Termofüüsika ja Elektrofüüsika Instituut represents Estonia's scientific heritage and contribution to specialized physics research during the Soviet era. As part of the Estonian SSR Academy of Sciences, it played a role in advancing thermophysics and electrophysics knowledge within the Soviet scientific framework. The institute's existence and documentation contribute to understanding the history of scientific institutions in Estonia and their role in the broader academic landscape. Its preservation in knowledge bases like Wikidata helps maintain awareness of Estonia's scientific traditions and may inform current research in related fields.

## Notable For
- Its association with Eesti NSV Teaduste Akadeemia (Estonian SSR Academy of Sciences)
- Its specialization in thermophysics and electrophysics research
- Its recognition in international library authority systems (VIAF and Library of Congress)
- Its documentation in Estonian-language scholarly resources
- Its inclusion in the Estonian scientific infrastructure during the Soviet period

## Body
### Historical Context
Termofüüsika ja Elektrofüüsika Instituut was established as part of the Estonian SSR Academy of Sciences, a key scientific institution in Estonia during the Soviet period.

### Research Focus
The institute specialized in thermophysics and electrophysics, two branches of physics focusing on the principles of heat and electricity respectively.

### Institutional Recognition
- Recognized in the Virtual International Authority File (VIAF) with identifier 154423496
- Listed in the Library of Congress Authorities with ID n81149218
- Documentation exists primarily in Estonian-language resources

### Academic Classification
- Classified as a research institute (research organization)
- Part of Estonia's scientific infrastructure
- Associated with national scientific academy structure

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File