The research results of three experts from the Biophysical Society of China (BSC) were included among 2021 China's Top 10 Breakthroughs in Optics, according to a list released by the Chinese Laser Press on May 23.

Research on the generation of ultrafast spin current from an antiferromagnet developed by Jin Biaobing and his group is included in the basic research list of China's top 10 optical breakthroughs in 2021. [Photo/opticsjournal.net]

The research group of Jin Biaobing and Wu Di, professors from Nanjing University, showed the optical generation of ultrafast spin current in an AFM/HM heterostructure at zero external magnetic field and room temperature by detecting the associated terahertz emission. Their results were included in the basic research list and provided a new approach to develop high-speed, stable and highly-integrated AFM spintronic devices.

High-definition imaging using line-illumination modulation microscopy conducted by Luo Qingming and his research team is included in the applied research list of China's top 10 optical breakthroughs in 2021. [Photo/opticsjournal.net]

The research team of Luo Qingming, an academician with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, reported a line-illumination modulation technique for optical tomography with high resolution, high throughput, robust performance, high sensitivity and low background. The team also developed a high-definition fluorescent micro-optical sectioning tomography method that features a signal-to-noise ratio of 110, facilitating the analysis of whole-brain high-resolution datasets. The research of Luo's team was included in the applied research list.

Photoacoustic molecular imaging-escorted adipose photodynamic–browning synergy for fighting obesity with virus-like complexes by Nie Liming’s team wins the nomination award in 2021 top 10 optical breakthroughs. [Photo/opticsjournal.net]

The team of Professor Nie Liming from Xiamen University won the nomination award in 2021 top 10 optical breakthroughs. They pioneered the development of lipid metabolism drugs and developed a new method to monitor the changes of lipid and hemoglobin metabolism in efficacy evaluation. Using photoacoustic molecular imaging, the team captured changes induced by the treatment, which included decreased lipid catabolism, increased oxygen metabolism and angiogenesis. Relevant achievements have been authorized by invention patents.