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Jon A. Linker

D-Index & Metrics

Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Physics 81 2974 2824 1448 1349 340 17117

Jon A. Linker publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Jon A. Linker between 1985 and 2026, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Jon A. Linker published across 42 years, from 1985 to 2026, averaging 9.2 papers a year. Output peaked at 27 publications in 2014. 5 of the 386 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10 15 20 25
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1985 to 2026. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 27. Peak 27 publications in 2014. 1985: 1 publication 1986: 0 publications 1987: 1 publication 1988: 1 publication 1989: 0 publications 1990: 2 publications 1991: 1 publication 1992: 1 publication 1993: 0 publications 1994: 4 publications 1995: 1 publication 1996: 7 publications 1997: 1 publication 1998: 5 publications 1999: 10 publications 2000: 8 publications 2001: 8 publications 2002: 7 publications 2003: 9 publications 2004: 9 publications 2005: 3 publications 2006: 13 publications 2007: 8 publications 2008: 16 publications 2009: 17 publications 2010: 19 publications 2011: 18 publications 2012: 18 publications 2013: 23 publications 2014: 27 publications 2015: 22 publications 2016: 14 publications 2017: 16 publications 2018: 15 publications 2019: 12 publications 2020: 12 publications 2021: 11 publications 2022: 6 publications 2023: 23 publications 2024: 12 publications 2025: 4 publications 2026: 1 publication
1985 2026

386 publications in total across all disciplines

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Jon A. Linker: publications per year, 1985 to 2026
Year Publications
1985 1
1986 0
1987 1
1988 1
1989 0
1990 2
1991 1
1992 1
1993 0
1994 4
1995 1
1996 7
1997 1
1998 5
1999 10
2000 8
2001 8
2002 7
2003 9
2004 9
2005 3
2006 13
2007 8
2008 16
2009 17
2010 19
2011 18
2012 18
2013 23
2014 27
2015 22
2016 14
2017 16
2018 15
2019 12
2020 12
2021 11
2022 6
2023 23
2024 12
2025 4
2026 1
Total 386
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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.

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, 323–342 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: 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.

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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
323–342 162 340
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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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.

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, 80–81 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: 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.

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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 81
82–83 167
84–85 166
86–87 132
88–89 155
90–91 134
92–93 137
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

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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