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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking National Ranking Publications Citations
Physics 101 1584 839 736 41790

Alex Dalgarno publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Alex Dalgarno between 1950 and 2023, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Alex Dalgarno published across 74 years, from 1950 to 2023, averaging 11.3 papers a year. Output peaked at 33 publications in 2002. 1 of the 836 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
10 20 30
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1950 to 2023. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 33. Peak 33 publications in 2002. 1950: 2 publications 1951: 0 publications 1952: 6 publications 1953: 6 publications 1954: 5 publications 1955: 4 publications 1956: 11 publications 1957: 8 publications 1958: 7 publications 1959: 3 publications 1960: 13 publications 1961: 11 publications 1962: 9 publications 1963: 6 publications 1964: 7 publications 1965: 19 publications 1966: 13 publications 1967: 19 publications 1968: 14 publications 1969: 11 publications 1970: 7 publications 1971: 13 publications 1972: 6 publications 1973: 14 publications 1974: 9 publications 1975: 18 publications 1976: 14 publications 1977: 17 publications 1978: 7 publications 1979: 14 publications 1980: 11 publications 1981: 9 publications 1982: 8 publications 1983: 22 publications 1984: 14 publications 1985: 9 publications 1986: 10 publications 1987: 18 publications 1988: 9 publications 1989: 12 publications 1990: 9 publications 1991: 10 publications 1992: 15 publications 1993: 16 publications 1994: 20 publications 1995: 15 publications 1996: 22 publications 1997: 26 publications 1998: 25 publications 1999: 19 publications 2000: 21 publications 2001: 19 publications 2002: 33 publications 2003: 17 publications 2004: 21 publications 2005: 22 publications 2006: 21 publications 2007: 10 publications 2008: 11 publications 2009: 23 publications 2010: 18 publications 2011: 13 publications 2012: 8 publications 2013: 3 publications 2014: 1 publication 2015: 0 publications 2016: 0 publications 2017: 1 publication 2018: 0 publications 2019: 0 publications 2020: 1 publication 2021: 0 publications 2022: 0 publications 2023: 1 publication
1950 2023

836 publications in total across all disciplines

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Alex Dalgarno: publications per year, 1950 to 2023
Year Publications
1950 2
1951 0
1952 6
1953 6
1954 5
1955 4
1956 11
1957 8
1958 7
1959 3
1960 13
1961 11
1962 9
1963 6
1964 7
1965 19
1966 13
1967 19
1968 14
1969 11
1970 7
1971 13
1972 6
1973 14
1974 9
1975 18
1976 14
1977 17
1978 7
1979 14
1980 11
1981 9
1982 8
1983 22
1984 14
1985 9
1986 10
1987 18
1988 9
1989 12
1990 9
1991 10
1992 15
1993 16
1994 20
1995 15
1996 22
1997 26
1998 25
1999 19
2000 21
2001 19
2002 33
2003 17
2004 21
2005 22
2006 21
2007 10
2008 11
2009 23
2010 18
2011 13
2012 8
2013 3
2014 1
2015 0
2016 0
2017 1
2018 0
2019 0
2020 1
2021 0
2022 0
2023 1
Total 836
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Alex Dalgarno publication distribution in Physics in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Physics in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Alex Dalgarno sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
50 100 150
Bar chart with 70 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 103–122 to 1,469+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 162. Most scientists, 162, have 323–342 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 1,469 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 723–742 publications, is where this scientist sits. 103–122 publications: 7 scientists 123–142 publications: 10 scientists 143–162 publications: 31 scientists 163–182 publications: 35 scientists 183–202 publications: 53 scientists 203–222 publications: 81 scientists 223–242 publications: 85 scientists 243–262 publications: 112 scientists 263–282 publications: 114 scientists 283–302 publications: 126 scientists 303–322 publications: 136 scientists 323–342 publications: 162 scientists 343–362 publications: 155 scientists 363–382 publications: 156 scientists 383–402 publications: 134 scientists 403–422 publications: 145 scientists 423–442 publications: 147 scientists 443–462 publications: 131 scientists 463–482 publications: 131 scientists 483–502 publications: 116 scientists 503–522 publications: 106 scientists 523–542 publications: 103 scientists 543–562 publications: 87 scientists 563–582 publications: 84 scientists 583–602 publications: 94 scientists 603–622 publications: 70 scientists 623–642 publications: 76 scientists 643–662 publications: 60 scientists 663–682 publications: 54 scientists 683–702 publications: 60 scientists 703–722 publications: 48 scientists 723–742 publications: 64 scientists 743–762 publications: 48 scientists 763–782 publications: 37 scientists 783–802 publications: 43 scientists 803–822 publications: 34 scientists 823–842 publications: 36 scientists 843–862 publications: 32 scientists 863–882 publications: 32 scientists 883–902 publications: 31 scientists 903–922 publications: 25 scientists 923–942 publications: 15 scientists 943–962 publications: 24 scientists 963–982 publications: 13 scientists 983–1,002 publications: 21 scientists 1,003–1,022 publications: 21 scientists 1,023–1,042 publications: 16 scientists 1,043–1,062 publications: 9 scientists 1,063–1,082 publications: 19 scientists 1,083–1,102 publications: 11 scientists 1,103–1,122 publications: 17 scientists 1,123–1,142 publications: 11 scientists 1,143–1,162 publications: 7 scientists 1,163–1,182 publications: 4 scientists 1,183–1,202 publications: 10 scientists 1,203–1,222 publications: 8 scientists 1,223–1,242 publications: 16 scientists 1,243–1,262 publications: 4 scientists 1,263–1,282 publications: 10 scientists 1,283–1,302 publications: 5 scientists 1,303–1,322 publications: 7 scientists 1,323–1,342 publications: 4 scientists 1,343–1,362 publications: 8 scientists 1,363–1,382 publications: 6 scientists 1,383–1,402 publications: 7 scientists 1,403–1,422 publications: 3 scientists 1,423–1,442 publications: 4 scientists 1,443–1,462 publications: 4 scientists 1,463–1,468 publications: 3 scientists 1,469+ publications: 100 scientists
103–122 publications 1,469+

This scientist: 736 publications — 80th percentile

80% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,469 publications or more.

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Number of Physics scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 3,678 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
103–122 7
123–142 10
143–162 31
163–182 35
183–202 53
203–222 81
223–242 85
243–262 112
263–282 114
283–302 126
303–322 136
323–342 162
343–362 155
363–382 156
383–402 134
403–422 145
423–442 147
443–462 131
463–482 131
483–502 116
503–522 106
523–542 103
543–562 87
563–582 84
583–602 94
603–622 70
623–642 76
643–662 60
663–682 54
683–702 60
703–722 48
723–742 64 736
743–762 48
763–782 37
783–802 43
803–822 34
823–842 36
843–862 32
863–882 32
883–902 31
903–922 25
923–942 15
943–962 24
963–982 13
983–1,002 21
1,003–1,022 21
1,023–1,042 16
1,043–1,062 9
1,063–1,082 19
1,083–1,102 11
1,103–1,122 17
1,123–1,142 11
1,143–1,162 7
1,163–1,182 4
1,183–1,202 10
1,203–1,222 8
1,223–1,242 16
1,243–1,262 4
1,263–1,282 10
1,283–1,302 5
1,303–1,322 7
1,323–1,342 4
1,343–1,362 8
1,363–1,382 6
1,383–1,402 7
1,403–1,422 3
1,423–1,442 4
1,443–1,462 4
1,463–1,468 3
1,469+ 100
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Alex Dalgarno D-index placement in Physics in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Physics scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Alex Dalgarno sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
50 100 150
Bar chart with 59 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 70–71 to 185+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 167. Most scientists, 167, have 80–81 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 185 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 100–101 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 70–71 D-Index: 76 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 110 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 143 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 153 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 144 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 167 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 167 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 166 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 132 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 155 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 134 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 137 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 102 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 112 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 110 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 116 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 97 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 103 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 87 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 90 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 67 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 78 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 75 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 67 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 69 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 60 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 59 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 53 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 42 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 41 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 33 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 32 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 45 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 19 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 24 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 28 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 31 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 22 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 20 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 12 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 16 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 24 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 23 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 15 scientists 158–159 D-Index: 15 scientists 160–161 D-Index: 11 scientists 162–163 D-Index: 17 scientists 164–165 D-Index: 12 scientists 166–167 D-Index: 11 scientists 168–169 D-Index: 9 scientists 170–171 D-Index: 9 scientists 172–173 D-Index: 11 scientists 174–175 D-Index: 4 scientists 176–177 D-Index: 8 scientists 178–179 D-Index: 5 scientists 180–181 D-Index: 3 scientists 182–183 D-Index: 4 scientists 184 D-Index: 4 scientists 185+ D-Index: 99 scientists
70–71 D-Index 185+

This scientist: 101 D-Index — 58th percentile

58% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 185 D-Index or more.

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Number of Physics scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 3,678 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
70–71 76
72–73 110
74–75 143
76–77 153
78–79 144
80–81 167
82–83 167
84–85 166
86–87 132
88–89 155
90–91 134
92–93 137
94–95 102
96–97 112
98–99 110
100–101 116 101
102–103 97
104–105 103
106–107 87
108–109 90
110–111 67
112–113 78
114–115 75
116–117 67
118–119 69
120–121 60
122–123 59
124–125 53
126–127 42
128–129 41
130–131 33
132–133 32
134–135 45
136–137 19
138–139 24
140–141 28
142–143 31
144–145 22
146–147 20
148–149 12
150–151 16
152–153 24
154–155 23
156–157 15
158–159 15
160–161 11
162–163 17
164–165 12
166–167 11
168–169 9
170–171 9
172–173 11
174–175 4
176–177 8
178–179 5
180–181 3
182–183 4
184 4
185+ 99
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Research.com Recognitions

  • 2013 - Benjamin Franklin Medal, Franklin Institute
  • 2002 - Hughes Medal, Royal Society of London for his contributions to the theory of atomic and molecular process, and in particular its application to astrophysics. His studies of energy depositions provide the key to understanding emissions from terrestrial aurorae, planetary atmospheres and comets
  • 2001 - Member of the National Academy of Sciences
  • 1980 - Davisson–Germer Prize in Atomic or Surface Physics, American Physical Society
  • 1980 - Fellow of American Physical Society (APS)
  • 1974 - Fellow of American Geophysical Union (AGU)

Overview

Alex Dalgarno was affiliated with Harvard University in the United States during their career in academic research. Their work primarily focused on the fields of physics and astronomy, with a particular emphasis on astronomy and astrophysics.

The main topics covered in Dalgarno's research included astrophysics and star formation studies, gamma-ray bursts and supernovae, and stellar, planetary, and galactic studies.

  • Astrophysics and Star Formation Studies
  • Gamma-ray bursts and supernovae
  • Stellar, planetary, and galactic studies

Dalgarno frequently collaborated with other researchers, including S. Lepp and P. C. Stancil.

  • S. Lepp
  • P. C. Stancil

Throughout their career, Dalgarno was recognized with several notable awards. These included the Benjamin Franklin Medal from the Franklin Institute in 2013 and the Hughes Medal from the Royal Society of London in 2002, the latter awarded for contributions to the theory of atomic and molecular processes with applications to astrophysics. Their work helped advance understanding of emissions from terrestrial aurorae, planetary atmospheres, and comets.

Dalgarno was also named a Member of the National Academy of Sciences in 2001. Earlier distinctions included receiving the Davisson-Germer Prize in Atomic or Surface Physics from the American Physical Society in 1980, and they were a fellow of both the American Physical Society and the American Geophysical Union, inducted in 1980 and 1974 respectively.

Best Publications

  • The Theory of Scattering by a Rigid Rotator

    A. M. Arthurs;Alexander Dalgarno

  • Magnetohydrodynamic Shock Waves in Molecular Clouds

    B.T. Draine;W.G. Roberge;A. Dalgarno

  • The exact calculation of long-range forces between atoms by perturbation theory

    Alexander Dalgarno;J. T. Lewis

  • Extreme ultraviolet observations from Voyager 1 encounter with Jupiter

    A. L. Broadfoot;M. J. S. Belton;P. Z. Takacs;B. R. Sandel

  • A KInetic Database for Astrochemistry (KIDA)

    V. Wakelam;V. Wakelam;E. Herbst;E. Herbst;J. C Loison;J. C Loison;I. W. M. Smith

  • Dispersion coefficients for alkali-metal dimers.

    M. Marinescu;H. R. Sadeghpour;A. Dalgarno

  • The refractive indices and Verdet constants of the inert gases

    A. Dalgarno;A. E. Kingston

  • Models of interstellar clouds. I. The Zeta Ophiuchi cloud

    J.H. Black;A. Dalgarno

  • Atomic and molecular processes in the early Universe

    S Lepp;P C Stancil;A Dalgarno

  • Molecule formation in the interstellar gas

    A Dalgarno;J H Black

  • Variational calculations of dispersion coefficients for interactions among H, He, and Li atoms.

    Zong-Chao Yan;James F. Babb;A. Dalgarno;G. W. F. Drake

  • Electron Energy Deposition in a Gas Mixture of Atomic and Molecular Hydrogen and Helium

    A. Dalgarno;Min Yan;Weihong Liu;Weihong Liu

  • Cosmic-ray-induced photodissociation and photoionization rates of interstellar molecules

    R. Gredel;S. Lepp;A. Dalgarno;E. Herbst

  • Chemistry at Ultracold Temperatures

    N. Balakrishnan;A. Dalgarno

  • Thermal Scattering of Atoms by Homonuclear Diatomic Molecules

    R. B. Bernstein;Alexander Dalgarno;Harrie Stewart Wilson Massey;Ian Colin Percival

  • The Deuterium Chemistry of the Early Universe

    P. C. Stancil;S. Lepp;A. Dalgarno

  • Fast molecular shocks. I - Reformation of molecules behind a dissociative shock

    David A. Neufeld;A. Dalgarno

  • Photoionization Cross Sections of He and H2

    M. Yan;H. R. Sadeghpour;A. Dalgarno

  • Deuterium fractionation mechanisms in interstellar clouds

    A. Dalgarno;S. Lepp

  • Ultracold atom-ion collisions

    R. Côté;A. Dalgarno

Frequent Co-Authors

John H. Black
John H. Black Chalmers University of Technology
Michael Oppenheimer
Michael Oppenheimer Princeton University
David A. Neufeld
David A. Neufeld Johns Hopkins University
Robert J. Buenker
Robert J. Buenker University of Wuppertal
Patrick Thaddeus
Patrick Thaddeus Harvard University
David G. Koch
David G. Koch Ames Research Center
E. F. van Dishoeck
E. F. van Dishoeck Leiden University
Gary J. Ferland
Gary J. Ferland University of Kentucky
Giovanni G. Fazio
Giovanni G. Fazio Harvard University
David L. Cooper
David L. Cooper University of Liverpool

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