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Jon A. Linker 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 Jon A. Linker sits on this spectrum.

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103 publications 1,469+

This scientist: 340 publications — 25th percentile

25% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,469 publications or more.

Jon A. Linker 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 Jon A. Linker sits on this spectrum.

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70 D-Index 185+

This scientist: 81 D-Index — 22nd percentile

22% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 185 D-Index or more.

Overview

Jon A. Linker is affiliated with Science Applications International Corporation in the United States. Their research primarily focuses on the fields of Physics and Astronomy, with notable contributions to Astronomy and Astrophysics, and several interdisciplinary areas including Molecular Biology, Artificial Intelligence, Oceanography, and Hardware and Architecture.

The scientist's work covers a range of topics, including:

  • Solar and Space Plasma Dynamics
  • Ionosphere and magnetosphere dynamics
  • Geomagnetism and Paleomagnetism Studies
  • Stellar, planetary, and galactic studies
  • Astro and Planetary Science
  • Geophysics and Gravity Measurements
  • Solar Radiation and Photovoltaics

Jon A. Linker has frequently published in several venues, among which are:

  • arXiv (Cornell University)
  • The Astrophysical Journal
  • Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
  • Advances in Space Research
  • Journal of Physics Conference Series

Recent papers authored or co-authored by Linker include:

  • "The first widespread solar energetic particle event of solar cycle 25 on 2020 November 29," 2022, Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • "Using Parker Solar Probe observations during the first four perihelia to constrain global magnetohydrodynamic models," 2021, Springer Link (Chiba Institute of Technology)
  • "CME propagation through the heliosphere: Status and future of observations and model development," 2023, Advances in Space Research
  • "Energetic Proton Propagation and Acceleration Simulated for the Bastille Day Event of 2000 July 14," 2021, The Astrophysical Journal
  • "Optimization of Magnetic Flux Ropes Modeled with the Regularized Biot-Savart Law Method," 2021, The Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series

The scientist collaborates regularly with several frequent co-authors, including:

  • Ronald M. Caplan
  • Cooper Downs
  • R. Lionello
  • V. S. Titov
  • Pete Riley

Best Publications

  • Disruption of Coronal Magnetic Field Arcades

    Zoran Mikic;Jon A. Linker

  • CME Theory and Models

    T. G. Forbes;J. A. Linker;J. Chen;C. Cid

  • A Twisted Flux Rope Model for Coronal Mass Ejections and Two-Ribbon Flares

    T. Amari;J. F. Luciani;Z. Mikic;J. Linker

  • Magnetohydrodynamic modeling of the global solar corona

    Zoran Mikić;Jon A. Linker;Dalton D. Schnack;Roberto Lionello

  • MULTISPECTRAL EMISSION OF THE SUN DURING THE FIRST WHOLE SUN MONTH: MAGNETOHYDRODYNAMIC SIMULATIONS

    Roberto Lionello;Jon A. Linker;Zoran Mikić

  • Magnetohydrodynamic modeling of the solar corona during Whole Sun Month

    J. A. Linker;Z. Mikić;D. A. Biesecker;R. J. Forsyth

  • Understanding space weather to shield society: A global road map for 2015-2025 commissioned by COSPAR and ILWS

    Carolus J. Schrijver;Kirsti Kauristie;Alan D. Aylward;Clezio M. Denardini

  • An empirically‐driven global MHD model of the solar corona and inner heliosphere

    Pete Riley;J. A. Linker;Z. Mikić

  • Coronal Mass Ejection: Initiation, Magnetic Helicity, and Flux Ropes. I. Boundary Motion-driven Evolution

    T. Amari;J. F. Luciani;J. J. Aly;Z. Mikic

  • A Comparison between Global Solar Magnetohydrodynamic and Potential Field Source Surface Model Results

    Pete Riley;J. A. Linker;Z. Mikić;R. Lionello

  • A MODEL FOR THE SOURCES OF THE SLOW SOLAR WIND

    Spiro K. Antiochos;Z. Mikic;V. S. Titov;R. Lionello

  • Spatial structure of the solar wind and comparisons with solar data and models

    M. Neugebauer;R. J. Forsyth;A. B. Galvin;K. L. Harvey

  • Coronal Mass Ejection: Initiation, Magnetic Helicity, and Flux Ropes. II. Turbulent Diffusion-driven Evolution

    T. Amari;J. F. Luciani;J. J. Aly;J. J. Aly;Z. Mikic

  • A Model for Magnetically Coupled Sympathetic Eruptions

    T. Török;O. Panasenco;V. S. Titov;Z. Mikić

  • Io's Interaction with the Plasma Torus: Galileo Magnetometer Report

    M. G. Kivelson;K. K. Khurana;R. J. Walker;J. Warnecke

  • Global MHD Modeling of the Solar Corona and Inner Heliosphere for the Whole Heliosphere Interval

    P. Riley;R. Lionello;J. A. Linker;Z. Mikic

  • Flux cancellation and coronal mass ejections

    Jon A. Linker;Zoran Mikić;Roberto Lionello;Pete Riley

  • The open flux problem.

    J. A. Linker;R. M. Caplan;C. Downs;P. Riley

  • Corotating interaction regions during the recent solar minimum: The power and limitations of global MHD modeling

    Pete Riley;Jon A. Linker;R. Lionello;Z. Mikic

  • SLOW RISE AND PARTIAL ERUPTION OF A DOUBLE-DECKER FILAMENT. I. OBSERVATIONS AND INTERPRETATION

    Rui Liu;Rui Liu;Bernhard Kliem;Bernhard Kliem;Tibor Török;Chang Liu

Frequent Co-Authors

Dusan Odstrcil
Dusan Odstrcil George Mason University
Spiro K. Antiochos
Spiro K. Antiochos Goddard Space Flight Center
Janet G. Luhmann
Janet G. Luhmann University of California, Berkeley
Marco Velli
Marco Velli University of California, Los Angeles
Angelos Vourlidas
Angelos Vourlidas Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
Nathan A. Schwadron
Nathan A. Schwadron University of New Hampshire
Christopher T. Russell
Christopher T. Russell University of California, Los Angeles
Margaret G. Kivelson
Margaret G. Kivelson University of California, Los Angeles
Krishan K. Khurana
Krishan K. Khurana University of California, Los Angeles
Ronald P. Lepping
Ronald P. Lepping Goddard Space Flight Center

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