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 David J. James sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 775 publications — 83rd percentile
83% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 1,469 publications or more.
The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Physics scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where David J. James sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 118 D-Index — 77th percentile
77% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 185 D-Index or more.
David J. James is affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution in the United States. Their research primarily focuses on physics and astronomy, with significant contributions across related subfields such as astronomy and astrophysics, instrumentation, nuclear and high energy physics, atomic and molecular physics and optics, and electrical and electronic engineering.
The scientist has published extensively on various topics within astronomy and astrophysical research. These include galaxies: formation, evolution, and phenomena; stellar, planetary, and galactic studies; gamma-ray bursts and supernovae; cosmology and gravitation theories; and astrophysical phenomena and observations.
David J. James has contributed to multiple recent papers, reflecting ongoing engagement with key astrophysical questions. Notable published works include:
Their frequent co-authors include L. N. da Costa, A. Carnero Rosell, J. Carretero, J. García-Bellido, and D. Gruen, each of whom has collaborated on numerous publications.
The scientist's work appears regularly in a range of scientific journals and venues. Among the most frequent publication outlets are:
The scope of David J. James's research spans various subfields and topics, with over 700 publications associated with physics and astronomy. Their extensive involvement in studies related to galaxies, stellar and planetary systems, cosmology, and astrophysical phenomena positions them within a broad and active area of scientific inquiry.
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