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 George Sonneborn sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 383 publications — 35th percentile
35% 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 George Sonneborn sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 74 D-Index — 7th percentile
7% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 185 D-Index or more.
George Sonneborn is affiliated with the Goddard Space Flight Center in the United States. Their research primarily focuses on the fields of Physics and Astronomy, with a specialized concentration in Astronomy and Astrophysics. Sonneborn's work encompasses topics related to gamma-ray bursts and supernovae, astro and planetary science, as well as stellar, planetary, and galactic studies.
Their recent publications demonstrate ongoing investigations into the evolution of supernova remnants, particularly SN 1987A. Notable papers include:
Sonneborn has collaborated with several researchers on these projects. Frequent co-authors include:
The principal venues for Sonneborn's publications are The Astrophysical Journal and arXiv (Cornell University), reflecting contributions to peer-reviewed journals and preprint archives in the field.
Sonneborn's research addresses significant aspects of cosmic phenomena such as supernova mechanisms and the interaction of stellar ejecta with circumstellar environments. Their focus on SN 1987A involves detailed observational studies using data from the Hubble Space Telescope, contributing to the understanding of the long-term development of supernova ejecta and associated structures.
The combination of topics within their studies spans gamma-ray bursts and supernovae, which are critical events in high-energy astrophysics, alongside planetary and galactic dynamics that relate to the broader structure and evolution of celestial bodies and systems.
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