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S. Brezinsek publication distribution in Materials Science in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Materials Science in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where S. Brezinsek sits on this spectrum.

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50 publications 1,163+

This scientist: 650 publications — 94th percentile

94% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,163 publications or more.

S. Brezinsek D-index placement in Materials Science in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Materials Science scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where S. Brezinsek sits on this spectrum.

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40 D-Index 165+

This scientist: 59 D-Index — 44th percentile

44% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 165 D-Index or more.

Overview

S. Brezinsek is affiliated with Forschungszentrum Jülich in Germany and has established a focused research career in the fields of Physics and Astronomy, Materials Science, and Engineering. Their work primarily concentrates on specialized subfields such as Materials Chemistry, Nuclear and High Energy Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanics of Materials, and Biomedical Engineering.

The scientist's main research topics include Fusion materials and technologies, Magnetic confinement fusion research, Nuclear Materials and Properties, Laser-Plasma Interactions and Diagnostics, Superconducting Materials and Applications, Laser-induced spectroscopy and plasma, and Plasma Diagnostics and Applications.

Among the recent publications attributed to Brezinsek, notable papers include:

  • "Demonstration of reduced neoclassical energy transport in Wendelstein 7-X," 2021, Nature
  • "Monitoring of tritium and impurities in the first wall of fusion devices using a LIBS based diagnostic," 2021, Nuclear Fusion
  • "Overview of the results from divertor experiments with attached and detached plasmas at Wendelstein 7-X and their implications for steady-state operation," 2021, Nuclear Fusion
  • "Experimental confirmation of efficient island divertor operation and successful neoclassical transport optimization in Wendelstein 7-X," 2021, Nuclear Fusion
  • "Data on erosion and hydrogen fuel retention in Beryllium plasma-facing materials," 2021, Nuclear Materials and Energy

Brezinsek has frequently contributed to scientific literature in several prominent publication venues, including:

  • Nuclear Fusion
  • Nuclear Materials and Energy
  • Physica Scripta
  • Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion
  • Fusion Engineering and Design

The collaboration network of this researcher involves multiple frequent co-authors, which include:

  • J. Romazanov
  • Ch. Linsmeier
  • M. Rasiński
  • A. Kirschner
  • E. Tsitrone

This profile highlights S. Brezinsek's active involvement in research pertinent to the development and analysis of fusion materials and plasma interaction technologies. Their work contributes to understanding the materials science challenges within fusion energy development and the associated diagnostic methods enabling such research.

Best Publications

  • Recent analysis of key plasma wall interactions issues for ITER

    Joachim Roth;E. Tsitrone;A. Loarte;Th. Loarer

  • Tritium inventory in ITER plasma-facing materials and tritium removal procedures

    Joachim Roth;Emmanuelle Tsitrone;Thierry Loarer;Volker Philipps

  • Fuel retention studies with the ITER-Like Wall in JET

    S. Brezinsek;T. Loarer;V. Philipps;H.G. Esser

  • Plasma-surface interaction in the Be/W environment: Conclusions drawn from the JET-ILW for ITER

    Sebastijan Brezinsek

  • Overview of the JET results in support to ITER

    X. Litaudon;S. Abduallev;M. Abhangi;P. Abreu

  • Impact of nitrogen seeding on confinement and power load control of a high-triangularity JET ELMy H-mode plasma with a metal wall

    C. Giroud;G. P. Maddison;S. Jachmich;F. Rimini

  • Tungsten divertor erosion in all metal devices: Lessons from the ITER like wall of JET

    G. J. van Rooij;J. W. Coenen;L. Aho-Mantila;S. Brezinsek

  • Impact of nitrogen seeding on confinement and power load control of a high-triangularity JET ELMy H-mode plasma with a metal wall

    C Giroud;G P Maddison;S Jachmich;F Rimini

  • Power exhaust by SOL and pedestal radiation at ASDEX Upgrade and JET

    M. Bernert;M. Wischmeier;A. Huber;F. Reimold

  • Flux dependence of carbon chemical erosion by deuterium ions

    J. Roth;R. Preuss;W. Bohmeyer;S. Brezinsek

  • Impact and mitigation of disruptions with the ITER-like wall in JET

    M. Lehnen;M. Lehnen;G. Arnoux;S. Brezinsek;J. Flanagan

  • Characterization of the deuterium recycling flux in front of a graphite surface in the TEXTOR tokamak

    S Brezinsek;G Sergienko;A Pospieszczyk;Ph Mertens

  • Impact of carbon and tungsten as divertor materials on the scrape-off layer conditions in JET

    M. Groth;S. Brezinsek;P. Belo;M.N.A. Beurskens

  • Change of the magnetic-field topology by an ergodic divertor and the effect on the plasma structure and transport.

    M. W. Jakubowski;O. Schmitz;S. S. Abdullaev;S. Brezinsek

  • First results from divertor operation in Wendelstein 7-X

    Thomas Sunn Pedersen;Ralf König;Maciej Krychowiak;Marcin Jakubowski;Marcin Jakubowski

  • Flux dependence of carbon erosion and implication for ITER

    J. Roth;A. Kirschner;W. Bohmeyer;S. Brezinsek

  • Beryllium migration in JET ITER-like wall plasmas

    S. Brezinsek;A. Widdowson;M. Mayer;V. Philipps

  • Type-I ELM power deposition profile width and temporal shape in JET

    T. Eich;H. Thomsen;W. Fundamenski;G. Arnoux

  • Global and pedestal confinement in JET with a Be/W metallic wall

    M.N.A. Beurskens;L. Frassinetti;C. Challis;C. Giroud

  • Material migration patterns and overview of first surface analysis of the JET ITER-like wall

    A. Widdowson;E. Alves;C. F. Ayres;A. Baron-Wiechec

  • Impact of nitrogen seeding on confinement and power load control of a high-triangularity JET

    C. Giroud;G.P. Maddison;S. Jachmich;F. Rimini

Frequent Co-Authors

Jet-Efda Contributors
Jet-Efda Contributors International Atomic Energy Agency
Ch. Linsmeier
Ch. Linsmeier Forschungszentrum Jülich
R. Neu
R. Neu Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics
A. Kallenbach
A. Kallenbach Max Planck Society
V. Riccardo
V. Riccardo European Atomic Energy Community
R. Dux
R. Dux Max Planck Society
G. De Temmerman
G. De Temmerman PSL University

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