Recently, Photonics Insights 2024 Editor-in-Chief Choice Award was announced at the opening ceremony of The 16th International Conference on Information Optics and Photonics (CIOP 2025).

The award was jointly recommended by Editors-in-Chief of Prof. Lei Zhou from Fudan University, and Prof. Din-Ping Tsai from City University of Hong Kong, after comprehensive consideration of its timeliness, comprehensiveness, and cutting-edge content. One high-quality review article received this honor.

Jiajun Wang, Peishen Li, Xingqi Zhao, Zhiyuan Qian, Xinhao Wang, Feifan Wang, Xinyi Zhou, Dezhuan Han, Chao Peng, Lei Shi, Jian Zi, "Optical bound states in the continuum in periodic structures: mechanisms, effects, and applications," Photon. Insights 3, R01 (2024)

"In recent years, groundbreaking research on bound states in the continuum (BIC) has provided novel physical mechanisms for optical field manipulation. Their unique topological properties in momentum space and radiation suppression capabilities have opened new avenues for light-matter interactions and spin-orbit coupling.

The core value of this paper lies in its systematic review of the theoretical framework and application prospects of BICs in periodic structures, providing a crucial reference for the field of micro-nano photonics. The article delves into the physical mechanisms of BICs—such as their topological properties and multipole radiation suppression—revealing their unique advantages in precise optical field control. Simultaneously, it focuses on cutting-edge applications, demonstrating how BICs significantly enhance laser efficiency and advance high-sensitivity biochemical sensing technologies. The team established a coherent knowledge framework, with concepts like "quasi-BICs" and "chiral BICs" further stimulating innovative exploration in light-matter interactions and integrated photonic devices. As a seminal blueprint in the field, this paper will continue to empower breakthroughs in photonic technology."

-- Lei Zhou and Din Ping Tsai (Co-Editors-in-Chief)

Nanophotonics

1. https://www.researching.cn/articles/OJ70088f51f0b89325
2. https://www.researching.cn/articles/OJ3452fd85e32ded81
3. https://www.researching.cn/articles/OJ3db25ddc941d839a
4. https://www.researching.cn/articles/OJ883a5ad68e7d8794
5. https://www.researching.cn/articles/OJ29031545f71c4f3d