摘要
On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the Institute of Modern Optics(IMO),Nankai University(19th October 2024),Chinese Optics Letters(COL)is publishing this special issue to highlight the most exciting research on optics and photonics performed recently at the IMO or by the alumni in the world widely,with all manuscripts being subject to the normal standards and peer-review processes of COL.The IMO was founded in 1984 by the late academician Guoguang Mu,who was the former President of Nankai University,Chairman of the China Optical Society,and Vice Chairman of the International Optical Committee.Since then,the IMO has conducted top-level research and provided education in optics and photonics.The IMO has been honored as the first-level national key discipline since 2002.In 2003,in order to broaden the scope of the academic curriculum and to provide a unique learning experience for undergraduate students,the Department of Optoelectronic Technology and Science was established for joint education with Tianjin University in Optoelectronic Information Science and Engineering.During the past 40 years,more than 1800 degrees have been awarded by the IMO.Its alumni spread around the globe,and many have become internationally renowned scientists.To recognize its educational achievement,the IMO has received the Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers(SPIE)Excellence in Education Award.The IMO will continue to carry forward the character of Nankai,develop its spirit,persist in giving top priority to cultivating the integrity of students,strengthen its quality,and develop towards the goal of building a world-leading institute.
