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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Physics 135 472 455 262 251 1438 59135

Daniel N. Baker publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Daniel N. Baker between 1974 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Daniel N. Baker published across 52 years, from 1974 to 2025, averaging 30.2 papers a year. Output peaked at 151 publications in 2001. 34 of the 1,570 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
50 100 150
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1974 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 151. Peak 151 publications in 2001. 1974: 5 publications 1975: 5 publications 1976: 3 publications 1977: 6 publications 1978: 4 publications 1979: 6 publications 1980: 4 publications 1981: 8 publications 1982: 8 publications 1983: 5 publications 1984: 19 publications 1985: 24 publications 1986: 16 publications 1987: 15 publications 1988: 13 publications 1989: 13 publications 1990: 14 publications 1991: 14 publications 1992: 13 publications 1993: 18 publications 1994: 18 publications 1995: 14 publications 1996: 36 publications 1997: 24 publications 1998: 39 publications 1999: 141 publications 2000: 79 publications 2001: 151 publications 2002: 25 publications 2003: 20 publications 2004: 33 publications 2005: 22 publications 2006: 20 publications 2007: 22 publications 2008: 28 publications 2009: 26 publications 2010: 23 publications 2011: 25 publications 2012: 29 publications 2013: 71 publications 2014: 56 publications 2015: 71 publications 2016: 76 publications 2017: 57 publications 2018: 52 publications 2019: 50 publications 2020: 23 publications 2021: 34 publications 2022: 17 publications 2023: 41 publications 2024: 17 publications 2025: 17 publications
1974 2025

1,570 publications in total across all disciplines

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Daniel N. Baker: publications per year, 1974 to 2025
Year Publications
1974 5
1975 5
1976 3
1977 6
1978 4
1979 6
1980 4
1981 8
1982 8
1983 5
1984 19
1985 24
1986 16
1987 15
1988 13
1989 13
1990 14
1991 14
1992 13
1993 18
1994 18
1995 14
1996 36
1997 24
1998 39
1999 141
2000 79
2001 151
2002 25
2003 20
2004 33
2005 22
2006 20
2007 22
2008 28
2009 26
2010 23
2011 25
2012 29
2013 71
2014 56
2015 71
2016 76
2017 57
2018 52
2019 50
2020 23
2021 34
2022 17
2023 41
2024 17
2025 17
Total 1,570
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Daniel N. Baker 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 Daniel N. Baker 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, 1,423–1,442 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: 1,438 publications — 97th percentile

97% 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
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 1,438
1,443–1,462 4
1,463–1,468 3
1,469+ 100
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Daniel N. Baker 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 Daniel N. Baker 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, 134–135 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: 135 D-Index — 88th percentile

88% 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
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 45 135
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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Overview

Daniel N. Baker is affiliated with the University of Colorado Boulder in the United States. Their research primarily contributes to the field of Physics and Astronomy, with a significant focus on Astronomy and Astrophysics and Geophysics. Other areas within their scope include Molecular Biology, Nuclear and High Energy Physics, and Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health.

The main topics covered in Baker's work reflect a broad engagement with space and earth sciences. These topics include:

  • Ionosphere and magnetosphere dynamics
  • Solar and Space Plasma Dynamics
  • Earthquake Detection and Analysis
  • Geomagnetism and Paleomagnetism Studies
  • Astro and Planetary Science
  • Planetary Science and Exploration
  • Pulsars and Gravitational Waves Research

Baker has published extensively in various scholarly venues. The most frequent publication outlets include:

  • Journal of Geophysical Research Space Physics
  • Geophysical Research Letters
  • arXiv (Cornell University)
  • Space Science Reviews
  • Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences

Their recent papers highlight a range of specific research topics, often collaborating with other researchers. Significant recent works are:

  • "Relativistic Electron Model in the Outer Radiation Belt Using a Neural Network Approach," 2021, Space Weather
  • "Rapid Outer Radiation Belt Flux Dropouts and Fast Acceleration During the March 2015 and 2013 Storms: The Role of Ultra-Low Frequency Wave Transport From a Dynamic Outer Boundary," 2020, Journal of Geophysical Research Space Physics
  • "Emergency ventilator for COVID-19," 2020, PLoS ONE
  • "The Relativistic Electron-Proton Telescope (REPT) Investigation: Design, Operational Properties, and Science Highlights," 2021, Space Science Reviews
  • "Analyzing part accuracy and sources of variability for additively manufactured lattice parts made on multiple printers," 2021, Additive Manufacturing

Baker frequently collaborates with a number of co-authors, including:

  • H. E. Spence
  • Xinlin Li
  • Hong Zhao
  • G. D. Reeves
  • S. G. Kanekal

Best Publications

  • Neutral line model of substorms: Past results and present view

    D. N. Baker;T. I. Pulkkinen;V. Angelopoulos;W. Baumjohann

  • The Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) Mission

    Bruce M. Jakosky;R. P. Lin;J. M. Grebowsky;J. G. Luhmann

  • Rapid local acceleration of relativistic radiation-belt electrons by magnetospheric chorus

    R. M. Thorne;W Li;B Ni;Q. Ma

  • Electron-scale measurements of magnetic reconnection in space.

    J. L. Burch;R. B. Torbert;R. B. Torbert;T. D. Phan;L. J Chen

  • Wave acceleration of electrons in the Van Allen radiation belts

    Richard B. Horne;Richard M. Thorne;Yuri Y. Shprits;Nigel P. Meredith

  • Electron Acceleration in the Heart of the Van Allen Radiation Belts

    G. D. Reeves;Harlan E. Spence;M. G. Henderson;S. K. Morley

  • Bidirectional solar wind electron heat flux events

    J. T. Gosling;D. N. Baker;S. J. Bame;W. C. Feldman

  • The Electric Field and Waves Instruments on the Radiation Belt Storm Probes Mission

    J. R. Wygant;J. W. Bonnell;K. Goetz;R. E. Ergun

  • The Relativistic Electron-Proton Telescope (REPT) Instrument on Board the Radiation Belt Storm Probes (RBSP) Spacecraft: Characterization of Earth’s Radiation Belt High-Energy Particle Populations

    D. N. Baker;S. G. Kanekal;V. C. Hoxie;S. Batiste

  • Science Goals and Overview of the Radiation Belt Storm Probes (RBSP) Energetic Particle, Composition, and Thermal Plasma (ECT) Suite on NASA’s Van Allen Probes Mission

    H. E. Spence;G. D. Reeves;D. N. Baker;J. B. Blake

  • Magnetospheric impulse response for many levels of geomagnetic activity

    L. F. Bargatze;D. N. Baker;R. L. McPherron;E. W. Hones

  • Lion roars and nonoscillatory drift mirror waves in the magnetosheath

    B. T. Tsurutani;E. J. Smith;R. R. Anderson;K. W. Ogilvie

  • The Global Geospace Science Program and Its Investigations

    M. H. Acuña;K. W. Ogilvie;D. N. Baker;S. A. Curtis

  • The MESSENGER mission to Mercury: Scientific objectives and implementation

    Sean C. Solomon;Ralph L. McNutt;Robert E. Gold;Mario H. Acuña

  • An ISEE 3 study of average and substorm conditions in the distant magnetotail

    J. A. Slavin;E. J. Smith;D. G. Sibeck;D. N. Baker

  • Outward radial diffusion driven by losses at magnetopause

    Y. Y. Shprits;Y. Y. Shprits;R. M. Thorne;R. Friedel;G. D. Reeves

  • An extreme distortion of the Van Allen belt arising from the ‘Hallowe'en’ solar storm in 2003

    D. N. Baker;S. G. Kanekal;X. Li;S. P. Monk

  • Multisatellite observations of the outer zone electron variation during the November 3–4, 1993, magnetic storm

    Xinlin Li;D. N. Baker;M. Temerin;T. E. Cayton

  • On the origin of relativistic electrons in the magnetosphere associated with some geomagnetic storms

    Gordon Rostoker;Susan Skone;Daniel N. Baker

  • Highly relativistic electrons in the Earth';s outer magnetosphere: 1. Lifetimes and temporal history 1979–1984

    D. N. Baker;J. B. Blake;R. W. Klebesadel;P. R. Higbie

Frequent Co-Authors

D. H. Fairfield
D. H. Fairfield Goddard Space Flight Center
Harlan E. Spence
Harlan E. Spence University of New Hampshire
J. B. Blake
J. B. Blake The Aerospace Corporation
Geoffrey D. Reeves
Geoffrey D. Reeves Los Alamos National Laboratory
James A. Slavin
James A. Slavin University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
Craig Kletzing
Craig Kletzing University of Iowa
Sean C. Solomon
Sean C. Solomon Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory
Brian J. Anderson
Brian J. Anderson Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
Stamatios M. Krimigis
Stamatios M. Krimigis Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
Drew L. Turner
Drew L. Turner Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

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