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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Physics 92 2089 1985 1068 997 311 36675

Douglas N. C. Lin publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Douglas N. C. Lin between 1975 and 2021, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Douglas N. C. Lin published across 47 years, from 1975 to 2021, averaging 6.7 papers a year. Output peaked at 24 publications in 2007. 23 of the 314 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10 15 20
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1975 to 2021. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 24. Peak 24 publications in 2007. 1975: 1 publication 1976: 2 publications 1977: 6 publications 1978: 1 publication 1979: 3 publications 1980: 3 publications 1981: 5 publications 1982: 2 publications 1983: 6 publications 1984: 4 publications 1985: 3 publications 1986: 6 publications 1987: 3 publications 1988: 6 publications 1989: 10 publications 1990: 6 publications 1991: 4 publications 1992: 9 publications 1993: 9 publications 1994: 5 publications 1995: 8 publications 1996: 9 publications 1997: 5 publications 1998: 2 publications 1999: 5 publications 2000: 6 publications 2001: 3 publications 2002: 5 publications 2003: 14 publications 2004: 14 publications 2005: 8 publications 2006: 5 publications 2007: 24 publications 2008: 12 publications 2009: 8 publications 2010: 12 publications 2011: 6 publications 2012: 12 publications 2013: 9 publications 2014: 11 publications 2015: 4 publications 2016: 5 publications 2017: 4 publications 2018: 3 publications 2019: 3 publications 2020: 13 publications 2021: 10 publications
1975 2021

314 publications in total across all disciplines

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Douglas N. C. Lin: publications per year, 1975 to 2021
Year Publications
1975 1
1976 2
1977 6
1978 1
1979 3
1980 3
1981 5
1982 2
1983 6
1984 4
1985 3
1986 6
1987 3
1988 6
1989 10
1990 6
1991 4
1992 9
1993 9
1994 5
1995 8
1996 9
1997 5
1998 2
1999 5
2000 6
2001 3
2002 5
2003 14
2004 14
2005 8
2006 5
2007 24
2008 12
2009 8
2010 12
2011 6
2012 12
2013 9
2014 11
2015 4
2016 5
2017 4
2018 3
2019 3
2020 13
2021 10
Total 314
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Douglas N. C. Lin 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 Douglas N. C. Lin 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, 303–322 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: 311 publications — 19th percentile

19% 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
303–322 136 311
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
1,443–1,462 4
1,463–1,468 3
1,469+ 100
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Douglas N. C. Lin 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 Douglas N. C. Lin 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, 92–93 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: 92 D-Index — 44th percentile

44% 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 92
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
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

What is he best known for?

The fields of study he is best known for:

  • Astronomy
  • Solar System
  • Planet

His primary areas of study are Astrophysics, Astronomy, Planet, Planetary system and Exoplanet. His research in Astrophysics intersects with topics in Spectral line and Radiative transfer. Astronomy is closely attributed to Turbulence in his research.

Douglas N. C. Lin is studying Giant planet, which is a component of Planet. The Planetary system study combines topics in areas such as Orbital motion and Brown dwarf. His work on Darwin and Earth analog as part of general Exoplanet research is frequently linked to Environmental science, thereby connecting diverse disciplines of science.

His most cited work include:

  • The Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (1409 citations)
  • Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (1371 citations)
  • Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) (588 citations)

What are the main themes of his work throughout his whole career to date?

Astrophysics, Planet, Astronomy, Stars and Planetary system are his primary areas of study. In general Astrophysics study, his work on Gas giant, Accretion, Star formation and Protoplanet often relates to the realm of Population, thereby connecting several areas of interest. His Gas giant research integrates issues from Planetesimal, Perturbation and Magnetorotational instability.

His Planet study frequently draws connections between related disciplines such as Astrobiology. His research integrates issues of Radiative transfer and Angular momentum in his study of Stars. His Planetary system research is multidisciplinary, incorporating elements of Stellar mass and Orbital eccentricity.

He most often published in these fields:

  • Astrophysics (121.03%)
  • Planet (72.62%)
  • Astronomy (64.68%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2012-2021)?

  • Astrophysics (121.03%)
  • Planet (72.62%)
  • Stars (49.21%)

In recent papers he was focusing on the following fields of study:

The scientist’s investigation covers issues in Astrophysics, Planet, Stars, Astronomy and Convection. His work in Astrophysics addresses issues such as Angular momentum, which are connected to fields such as Spectral line and Hot Jupiter. In general Planet, his work in Exoplanet, Gas giant and Planetary mass is often linked to Population linking many areas of study.

He works mostly in the field of Gas giant, limiting it down to topics relating to Planetary system and, in certain cases, Perturbation and Protoplanet, as a part of the same area of interest. Douglas N. C. Lin has included themes like Gravitational wave, Orbit and Light curve in his Stars study. His Satellite study in the realm of Astronomy connects with subjects such as Prime.

Between 2012 and 2021, his most popular works were:

  • The Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (1409 citations)
  • Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (1371 citations)
  • Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) (588 citations)

In his most recent research, the most cited papers focused on:

  • Astronomy
  • Solar System
  • Planet

His primary scientific interests are in Planet, Astronomy, Stars, Convection and Exoplanet. His research brings together the fields of Astrobiology and Planet. As part of his studies on Astronomy, he often connects relevant areas like Astrophysics.

His Astrophysics research incorporates themes from Spectral line and Radiative transfer. The study incorporates disciplines such as Atmosphere, Hydrodynamic escape and Envelope in addition to Convection. His work on Gas giant as part of general Exoplanet research is often related to Ecliptic, thus linking different fields of science.

Best Publications

  • The Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite

    George R. Ricker;Joshua N. Winn;Roland Vanderspek;David W. Latham

  • Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite

    George R. Ricker;Joshua N. Winn;Roland Vanderspek;David Winslow Latham

  • Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS)

    George R. Ricker;Joshua N. Winn;Roland Vanderspek;David W. Latham

  • On the tidal interaction between protoplanets and the protoplanetary disk. III. Orbital migration of protoplanets

    D.N.C. Lin;John Papaloizou

  • Toward a Deterministic Model of Planetary Formation. I. A Desert in the Mass and Semimajor Axis Distributions of Extrasolar Planets

    S. Ida;D. N. C. Lin

  • The occurrence and mass distribution of close-in super-Earths, Neptunes, and Jupiters.

    Andrew W. Howard;Geoffrey W. Marcy;John Asher Johnson;Debra A. Fischer

  • Remote sensing of planetary properties and biosignatures on extrasolar terrestrial planets.

    David J. Des Marais;Martin O. Harwit;Kenneth W. Jucks;James F. Kasting

  • Tidal torques on accretion discs in binary systems with extreme mass ratios.

    D. N. C. Lin;J. Papaloizou

  • Toward a Deterministic Model of Planetary Formation. III. Mass Distribution of Short-Period Planets around Stars of Various Masses

    Shigeru Ida;Shigeru Ida;D.N.C. Lin

  • Tidally Induced Gap Formation in Protostellar Disks: Gap Clearing and Suppression of Protoplanetary Growth

    G. Bryden;Xingming Chen;D. N. C. Lin;Richard P. Nelson

  • Toward a Deterministic Model of Planetary Formation V. Accumulation Near the Ice Line

    Shigeru Ida;D. N. C. Lin

  • On the structure and evolution of the primordial solar nebula

    D. N. C. Lin;J. Papaloizou

  • Toward a Deterministic Model of Planetary Formation IV: Effects of Type-I Migration

    Shigeru Ida;D. N. C. Lin

  • On the Radii of Extrasolar Giant Planets

    Peter Bodenheimer;Gregory Laughlin;Douglas N. C. Lin

  • On the tidal interaction between protoplanets and the primordial solar nebula. II - Self-consistent nonlinear interaction

    D. N. C. Lin;J. Papaloizou

  • A Lack of Planets in 47 Tucanae from a Hubble Space Telescope Search

    Ronald L. Gilliland;T. M. Brown;P. Guhathakurta;A. Sarajedini

  • Some implications of nonluminous matter in dwarf spheroidal galaxies.

    D.N.C. Lin;S.M. Faber

  • Analytical protostellar disk models 1: the effect of internal dissipation and surface irradiation on the structure of disks and the location of the snow line around Sun-like stars

    Pascale Garaud;Douglas N. C. Lin

  • The effect of tidal inflation instability on the mass and dynamical evolution of extrasolar planets with ultrashort periods

    Pin-Gao Gu;Douglas N. C. Lin;Peter H. Bodenheimer

  • 0n the dynamics of warped accretion disks

    J. C. B. Papaloizou;D. N. C. Lin

Frequent Co-Authors

Shigeru Ida
Shigeru Ida Tokyo Institute of Technology
Alan P. Boss
Alan P. Boss Carnegie Institution for Science
Michael C. Liu
Michael C. Liu University of Hawaii at Manoa
Laird M. Close
Laird M. Close University of Arizona
Dimitar Sasselov
Dimitar Sasselov Harvard University
I. Neill Reid
I. Neill Reid Space Telescope Science Institute
Hubert Klahr
Hubert Klahr Max Planck Society
Andreas Burkert
Andreas Burkert Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Lars A. Buchhave
Lars A. Buchhave Technical University of Denmark

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