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Manuel Cardona

Manuel Cardona

D-Index & Metrics

Discipline name D-Index World Ranking National Ranking Publications Citations
Physics 113 1039 87 1026 52055

Manuel Cardona publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Manuel Cardona between 1961 and 2013, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Manuel Cardona published across 53 years, from 1961 to 2013, averaging 19.5 papers a year. Output peaked at 60 publications in 1993. 9 of the 1,035 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
20 40 60
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1961 to 2013. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 60. Peak 60 publications in 1993. 1961: 2 publications 1962: 1 publication 1963: 1 publication 1964: 1 publication 1965: 1 publication 1966: 3 publications 1967: 0 publications 1968: 1 publication 1969: 1 publication 1970: 2 publications 1971: 0 publications 1972: 7 publications 1973: 25 publications 1974: 15 publications 1975: 8 publications 1976: 6 publications 1977: 15 publications 1978: 18 publications 1979: 18 publications 1980: 19 publications 1981: 17 publications 1982: 9 publications 1983: 20 publications 1984: 21 publications 1985: 34 publications 1986: 25 publications 1987: 33 publications 1988: 40 publications 1989: 40 publications 1990: 40 publications 1991: 48 publications 1992: 55 publications 1993: 60 publications 1994: 42 publications 1995: 38 publications 1996: 47 publications 1997: 48 publications 1998: 39 publications 1999: 53 publications 2000: 24 publications 2001: 28 publications 2002: 14 publications 2003: 15 publications 2004: 16 publications 2005: 12 publications 2006: 11 publications 2007: 19 publications 2008: 6 publications 2009: 12 publications 2010: 10 publications 2011: 6 publications 2012: 7 publications 2013: 2 publications
1961 2013

1,035 publications in total across all disciplines

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Manuel Cardona: publications per year, 1961 to 2013
Year Publications
1961 2
1962 1
1963 1
1964 1
1965 1
1966 3
1967 0
1968 1
1969 1
1970 2
1971 0
1972 7
1973 25
1974 15
1975 8
1976 6
1977 15
1978 18
1979 18
1980 19
1981 17
1982 9
1983 20
1984 21
1985 34
1986 25
1987 33
1988 40
1989 40
1990 40
1991 48
1992 55
1993 60
1994 42
1995 38
1996 47
1997 48
1998 39
1999 53
2000 24
2001 28
2002 14
2003 15
2004 16
2005 12
2006 11
2007 19
2008 6
2009 12
2010 10
2011 6
2012 7
2013 2
Total 1,035
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Manuel Cardona 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 Manuel Cardona 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, 1,023–1,042 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: 1,026 publications — 92nd percentile

92% 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
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 1,026
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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Manuel Cardona 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 Manuel Cardona 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, 112–113 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: 113 D-Index — 72nd percentile

72% 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
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 78 113
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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Research.com Recognitions

  • 2009 - Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada Academy of Science
  • 2003 - Matteucci Medal, Italian National Academy of Sciences (Accademia nazionale delle scienze)
  • 2001 - Nevill Mott Medal and Prize, Institute of Physics
  • 1987 - Member of the National Academy of Sciences
  • 1984 - Frank Isakson Prize for Optical Effects in Solids, American Physical Society
  • 1969 - Fellow of John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation
  • 1966 - Fellow of Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
  • 1964 - Fellow of American Physical Society (APS)

Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study he is best known for:

  • Quantum mechanics
  • Condensed matter physics
  • Electron

His primary areas of investigation include Condensed matter physics, Phonon, Raman spectroscopy, Raman scattering and Atomic physics. His studies in Condensed matter physics integrate themes in fields like Scattering, Wurtzite crystal structure and Semiconductor. Manuel Cardona combines subjects such as Ab initio, Superconductivity, Anharmonicity, Pseudopotential and Superlattice with his study of Phonon.

His Raman spectroscopy study incorporates themes from Molecular physics, Silicon and Nuclear magnetic resonance. His work deals with themes such as Resonance and Polarizability, which intersect with Raman scattering. His Atomic physics research includes themes of Photoionization and Germanium.

His most cited work include:

  • Light Scattering in Solids VII (2442 citations)
  • Fundamentals of Semiconductors (1723 citations)
  • Infrared and Raman spectra of the silicon-hydrogen bonds in amorphous silicon prepared by glow discharge and sputtering (1310 citations)

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

His primary scientific interests are in Condensed matter physics, Phonon, Raman spectroscopy, Raman scattering and Atomic physics. His study in Condensed matter physics is interdisciplinary in nature, drawing from both Scattering and Semiconductor. His Phonon research includes elements of Electron, Brillouin zone, Exciton, Infrared and Anharmonicity.

His research integrates issues of Molecular physics and Nuclear magnetic resonance in his study of Raman spectroscopy. Manuel Cardona has researched Raman scattering in several fields, including Resonance, Inorganic compound, Resonance and Phonon scattering. His Atomic physics study combines topics in areas such as Valence, Spectral line, Photoluminescence and Germanium.

He most often published in these fields:

  • Condensed matter physics (56.71%)
  • Phonon (34.41%)
  • Raman spectroscopy (32.84%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 1999-2014)?

  • Condensed matter physics (56.71%)
  • Phonon (34.41%)
  • Atomic physics (18.82%)

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

The scientist’s investigation covers issues in Condensed matter physics, Phonon, Atomic physics, Raman spectroscopy and Semiconductor. He combines subjects such as Ab initio and Ab initio quantum chemistry methods with his study of Condensed matter physics. His Phonon research includes elements of Dispersion relation, Brillouin zone, Ellipsometry, Inelastic neutron scattering and Anisotropy.

His work deals with themes such as Acceptor, Silicon, Spectroscopy, Exciton and Impurity, which intersect with Atomic physics. His research in Raman spectroscopy is mostly focused on Raman scattering. His study in Band gap is interdisciplinary in nature, drawing from both Quasiparticle, Renormalization and Electronic band structure.

Between 1999 and 2014, his most popular works were:

  • Pressure dependence of the lattice dynamics of ZnO: An ab initio approach (348 citations)
  • Isotope effects on the optical spectra of semiconductors (261 citations)
  • Light Scattering in Solids (236 citations)

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

  • Quantum mechanics
  • Electron
  • Photon

Manuel Cardona mainly focuses on Condensed matter physics, Phonon, Atomic physics, Raman spectroscopy and Semiconductor. His biological study spans a wide range of topics, including Ab initio, Wurtzite crystal structure and Ab initio quantum chemistry methods. His work carried out in the field of Phonon brings together such families of science as Dispersion relation, Inelastic scattering, Anharmonicity, Electron and Superconductivity.

His Atomic physics research incorporates themes from Acceptor, Silicon, Spectroscopy, Exciton and Photoluminescence. Manuel Cardona studies Raman scattering which is a part of Raman spectroscopy. His Semiconductor research integrates issues from Valence and Kinetic isotope effect.

Best Publications

  • Infrared Spectrum and Structure of Hydrogenated Amorphous Silicon

    H. Shanks;C. J. Fang;L. Ley;M. Cardona

  • Resonance Raman scattering by confined LO and TO phonons in GaAs-AlAs superlattices.

    A. K. Sood;J. Menéndez;M. Cardona;K. Ploog

  • Relativistic band structure and spin-orbit splitting of zinc-blende-type semiconductors

    M. Cardona;N. E. Christensen;G. Fasol

  • Thermal-conductivity measurements of GaAs/AlAs superlattices using a picosecond optical pump-and-probe technique

    W. S. Capinski;H. J. Maris;T. Ruf;M. Cardona

  • Infrared and Raman spectra of the IV-VI compounds SnS and SnSe

    H. R. Chandrasekhar;R. G. Humphreys;U. Zwick;M. Cardona

  • Thermal conductivity of germanium crystals with different isotopic compositions

    M. Asen-Palmer;K. Bartkowski;E. Gmelin;M. Cardona

  • Pressure dependence of the lattice dynamics of ZnO: An ab initio approach

    J. Serrano;A. H. Romero;F. J. Manjón;R. Lauck

  • Isotope effects on the optical spectra of semiconductors

    Manuel Cardona;M. L. W. Thewalt

  • Interface vibrational modes in GaAs-AlAs superlattices.

    A. K. Sood;J. Menéndez;M. Cardona;K. Ploog

  • Piezo-Raman measurements and anharmonic parameters in silicon and diamond.

    E. Anastassakis;A. Cantarero;M. Cardona

  • Determination of the superconducting gap in R Ba 2 Cu 3 O 7 − δ

    B. Friedl;C. Thomsen;M. Cardona

  • Dependence on volume of the phonon frequencies and the ir effective charges of several III-V semiconductors

    J. A. Sanjurjo;E. López-Cruz;P. Vogl;M. Cardona

  • Theory of the temperature dependence of the direct gap of germanium

    P. B. Allen;M. Cardona

  • Light scattering by free carrier excitations in semiconductors

    Gerhard Abstreiter;Manuel Cardona;Aron Pinczuk

  • The hydrogen content of a-Ge:H and a-Si:H as determined by IR spectroscopy, gas evolution and nuclear reaction techniques

    C.J. Fang;K.J. Gruntz;L. Ley;M. Cardona

  • Dependence of the direct energy gap of GaAs on hydrostatic pressure

    Benjamin Welber;Manuel Cardona;C. K. Kim;Sergio Rodriguez

  • Effect of uniaxial stress on the zone-center optical phonon of diamond

    M. H. Grimsditch;E. Anastassakis;M. Cardona

  • Temperature dependence of the direct gap of Si and Ge

    P. B. Allen;M. Cardona

  • Temperature dependence of band gaps in Si and Ge.

    P. Lautenschlager;P. B. Allen;M. Cardona

  • Frequencies, eigenvectors, and single-crystal selection rules of k=0 phonons in YBa2Cu3O7- delta : Theory and experiment.

    Liu R;Thomsen C;Kress W;Cardona M

Frequent Co-Authors

Christian Thomsen
Christian Thomsen Technical University of Berlin
K. Syassen
K. Syassen Max Planck Society
Karl Eberl
Karl Eberl Dr. Eberl MBE-Komponenten GmbH
Eugene E. Haller
Eugene E. Haller Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
H.-U. Habermeier
H.-U. Habermeier Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research
Lothar Ley
Lothar Ley University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
A. K. Sood
A. K. Sood Indian Institute of Science
Jose Menendez
Jose Menendez Arizona State University
Werner Marx
Werner Marx Max Planck Society
Kohei M. Itoh
Kohei M. Itoh Keio University

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