Frontiers of Physics (FoP) marks its 20th anniversary this year. Founded in 2006 as Frontiers of Physics in China under the founding Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Kuang-Ta Chao of Peking University, the journal has been committed to disseminating pioneering research across the physical sciences. Prof. Enge Wang joined as Co-Editor-in-Chief in 2008. A major step forward came in 2010 when FoP was included in the Science Citation Index (SCI), followed by its first impact factor of 0.591 in 2012. The journal has steadily grown in scale and frequency—from a quarterly publishing just over 50 articles per year to a bimonthly now featuring more than 120 articles annually. Submissions and published works have increased year on year, including a growing proportion from the international research community.

Launched in partnership with Springer Nature, FoP has completed its transition to an independent digital platform in 2025 and will become a monthly publication in 2026. Its scope spans quantum physics; atomic, molecular and optical physics; condensed matter physics; materials science; particle, nuclear, astrophysics and cosmology; plasma physics; statistical physics; and interdisciplinary topics. The journal welcomes various article types, such as Topical Reviews, Research Articles, Research Highlights, Views & Perspectives, and Recollections.

In addition to regular submissions, FoP periodically organizes special issues on emerging research fronts, inviting contributions from leading groups worldwide. It adopts the Continuous Article Publication (CAP) model, publishing each article online as soon as it is ready. Notably, FoP employs a double-blind peer-review process, guided by the principle that “scholarship transcends affiliation, and review hinges solely on academic breakthroughs and innovation.”

On the occasion of its 20th anniversary, this special topic aims to highlight key breakthroughs in physics from China, showcase the landmark contributions of Chinese scholars on the global stage, and help align academic publishing more closely with research frontiers, current hotspots, and the dissemination of scientific knowledge. Featured topics include, but are not limited to:

· 2D semiconductors

· Nickel-based superconductivity

· Spin–orbit-coupled ultracold atomic physics

· Optical field manipulation and applications

· Quantum communication & quantum computing

· 2D van der Waals heterostructures

· MXene materials

· Thermoelectric materials

· Machine learning in inorganic perovskites

We cordially invite submissions from researchers around the world and welcome the community to join us in exploring the next frontier of physics.