2026 David J. Helfand: Physics Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Physics	81	2910	2763	1417	1319	316	27833

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Physics

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Research.com Recognitions

1983 - Fellow of Alfred P. Sloan Foundation

Overview

David J. Helfand is affiliated with Columbia University in the United States. Their research spans several fields, primarily focusing on Physics and Astronomy, Earth and Planetary Sciences, and Environmental Science.

Their work is distributed across multiple subfields such as Astronomy and Astrophysics, Nuclear and High Energy Physics, Ecology, Atmospheric Science, and Paleontology. This multidisciplinary approach reflects a broad scope of scientific inquiry into cosmic and terrestrial phenomena.

Helfand's research topics highlight:

Astrophysics and Cosmic Phenomena
Galaxies: Formation, Evolution, Phenomena
Radio Astronomy Observations and Technology
Isotope Analysis in Ecology
Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
Paleontology and Stratigraphy of Fossils

There is one recorded recent paper authored in 2020 titled Erratum: "A New, Deep JVLA Radio Survey of M33", published in The Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series. This indicates engagement with astronomical survey data and the radio observation of galaxies.

The scientist has collaborated with multiple frequent co-authors, including:

R. L. White
Knox S. Long
R. H. Becker
William P. Blair
P. F. Winkler

The primary venue for Helfand's publications is The Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series, underscoring a focus on astrophysical research and related scientific communication channels.

David J. Helfand was honored as a Fellow of the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation in 1983, reflecting a recognized standing within the scientific community during their active career period.

Best Publications

The FIRST Survey: Faint Images of the Radio Sky at twenty centimeters

Robert H. Becker;Richard L. White;David J. Helfand

4675
Citations
The Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array (NuSTAR) Mission

Fiona A. Harrison;William W. Craig;Finn E. Christensen;Charles J. Hailey

2408
Citations
A Catalog of 1.4 GHz Radio Sources from the FIRST Survey

Richard L. White;Robert H. Becker;David J. Helfand;Michael D. Gregg

1754
Citations
The Einstein /HEAO 2/ X-ray Observatory

R. Giacconi;G. Branduardi;U. Briel;A. Epstein

1180
Citations
Exploring the Optical Transient Sky with the Palomar Transient Factory

Arne Rau;Shrinivas R. Kulkarni;Nicholas M. Law;Joshua S. Bloom

917
Citations
Transient pulsed radio emission from a magnetar

Fernando Camilo;Scott M. Ransom;Jules P. Halpern;John Reynolds

524
Citations
Vela pulsar and its synchrotron nebula

D. J. Helfand;E. V. Gotthelf;J. P. Halpern

414
Citations
THE LAST OF FIRST: THE FINAL CATALOG AND SOURCE IDENTIFICATIONS

David J. Helfand;David J. Helfand;Richard L. White;Robert H. Becker;Robert H. Becker

399
Citations
MAGPIS: A Multi-Array Galactic Plane Imaging Survey

David J. Helfand;Robert H. Becker;Robert H. Becker;Richard L. White;Adam Fallon

382
Citations
A 5 GHz VLA survey of the galactic plane

Robert H. Becker;Richard L. White;David J. Helfand;S. Zoonematkermani

375
Citations
THE FIRST BRIGHT QUASAR SURVEY. II. 60 NIGHTS AND 1200 SPECTRA LATER

Richard L. White;Richard L. White;Robert H. Becker;Robert H. Becker;Robert H. Becker;Michael D. Gregg;Michael D. Gregg;Sally A. Laurent-Muehleisen;Sally A. Laurent-Muehleisen;Sally A. Laurent-Muehleisen

338
Citations
A near-infrared spectral template for quasars

Eilat Glikman;David J. Helfand;Richard L. White

326
Citations
The Origin and Evolution of Neutron Stars

D. J. Helfand;J.-H. Huang

323
Citations
SIGNALS FROM THE NOISE: IMAGE STACKING FOR QUASARS IN THE FIRST SURVEY

Richard L. White;David J. Helfand;Robert H. Becker;Robert H. Becker;Eilat Glikman;Eilat Glikman

303
Citations
Signals from the Noise: Image Stacking for Quasars in the FIRST Survey

Richard L. White;David J. Helfand;Robert H. Becker;Eilat Glikman

276
Citations
Supernova remnants in the Magellanic Clouds. [FORMAT HHMM+DD.d]

D. S. Mathewson;V. L. Ford;M. A. Dopita;I. R. Tuohy

272
Citations
Classification of IRAS-selected X-Ray Galaxies in the ROSAT All-Sky Survey

Edward C. Moran;Jules P. Halpern;David J. Helfand

264
Citations
X-Rays from NGC 3256: High-Energy Emission in Starburst Galaxies and Their Contribution to the Cosmic X-Ray Background

Edward C. Moran;Edward C. Moran;Matthew D. Lehnert;Matthew D. Lehnert;David J. Helfand;David J. Helfand

255
Citations
The FIRST Radio-loud Broad Absorption Line QSO and Evidence for a Hidden Population of Quasars

Robert H. Becker;Robert H. Becker;Michael D. Gregg;Isobel M. Hook;Richard G. McMahon

251
Citations
The nuclear spectroscopic telescope array (NuSTAR) high-energy X-ray mission

Kristin K. Madsen;Fiona A. Harrison;Hongjun An;Steven E. Boggs

14
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