At first, this expertise group was named the Optics and Laser Applications Expertise Group, whose existence began in 1999. Along with the development of optics, in 2002 this expertise group changed to the Optics and Spectroscopy Research Group.

The existence of this KK is supported by several tools, including: 2 He-Ne lasers (now no longer functional, several observation methods, namely: Mach Zender Inferometer, Fabri Ferot Inferometer and others such as optical tables, holders for lenses and mirrors, optical power meter which used in conjunction with Electronics and Instrumentation Systems Research Group.This cooperative also provides a dark room (optical) for optical activities which usually corresponds to a darkroom.