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S. W. Haan

D-Index & Metrics

Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Physics 81 2945 2797 1435 1337 375 22363

S. W. Haan publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by S. W. Haan between 1977 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. S. W. Haan published across 49 years, from 1977 to 2025, averaging 8.5 papers a year. Output peaked at 33 publications in 2013. 14 of the 417 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
10 20 30
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1977 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 33. Peak 33 publications in 2013. 1977: 1 publication 1978: 1 publication 1979: 2 publications 1980: 1 publication 1981: 3 publications 1982: 0 publications 1983: 0 publications 1984: 0 publications 1985: 0 publications 1986: 0 publications 1987: 0 publications 1988: 0 publications 1989: 1 publication 1990: 0 publications 1991: 3 publications 1992: 3 publications 1993: 3 publications 1994: 5 publications 1995: 9 publications 1996: 6 publications 1997: 2 publications 1998: 8 publications 1999: 9 publications 2000: 3 publications 2001: 6 publications 2002: 8 publications 2003: 7 publications 2004: 15 publications 2005: 14 publications 2006: 13 publications 2007: 20 publications 2008: 13 publications 2009: 12 publications 2010: 16 publications 2011: 22 publications 2012: 25 publications 2013: 33 publications 2014: 26 publications 2015: 28 publications 2016: 24 publications 2017: 19 publications 2018: 15 publications 2019: 5 publications 2020: 2 publications 2021: 5 publications 2022: 8 publications 2023: 7 publications 2024: 11 publications 2025: 3 publications
1977 2025

417 publications in total across all disciplines

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S. W. Haan: publications per year, 1977 to 2025
Year Publications
1977 1
1978 1
1979 2
1980 1
1981 3
1982 0
1983 0
1984 0
1985 0
1986 0
1987 0
1988 0
1989 1
1990 0
1991 3
1992 3
1993 3
1994 5
1995 9
1996 6
1997 2
1998 8
1999 9
2000 3
2001 6
2002 8
2003 7
2004 15
2005 14
2006 13
2007 20
2008 13
2009 12
2010 16
2011 22
2012 25
2013 33
2014 26
2015 28
2016 24
2017 19
2018 15
2019 5
2020 2
2021 5
2022 8
2023 7
2024 11
2025 3
Total 417
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S. W. Haan 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 S. W. Haan 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, 363–382 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: 375 publications — 33rd percentile

33% 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
363–382 156 375
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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S. W. Haan 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 S. W. Haan 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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Research.com Recognitions

  • 1994 - Fellow of American Physical Society (APS) Citation For pioneering work in the theory and modeling of hydrodynamic instabilities and mix in ICF targets, and for leadership in the design and analysis of ignition and gain in ICF targets

Overview

S. W. Haan is affiliated with the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in the United States. Their research primarily spans the fields of Physics and Astronomy, Engineering, and Earth and Planetary Sciences, with a particular focus on Nuclear and High Energy Physics, Geophysics, Mechanics of Materials, Atomic and Molecular Physics and Optics, and Materials Chemistry.

The scientist's work centers on specialized topics including Laser-Plasma Interactions and Diagnostics, High-pressure Geophysics and Materials, Laser-induced Spectroscopy and Plasma, Laser-Matter Interactions and Applications, Nuclear Physics and Applications, Cold Fusion and Nuclear Reactions, and Magnetic Confinement Fusion Research.

Recent publications by S. W. Haan include:

  • Burning plasma achieved in inertial fusion, 2022, Nature
  • Design of inertial fusion implosions reaching the burning plasma regime, 2022, Nature Physics
  • Experimental achievement and signatures of ignition at the National Ignition Facility, 2022, Physical review. E
  • Design of an inertial fusion experiment exceeding the Lawson criterion for ignition, 2022, Physical review. E
  • Achieving record hot spot energies with large HDC implosions on NIF in HYBRID-E, 2021, Physics of Plasmas

Frequent co-authors collaborating with S. W. Haan include:

  • O. L. Landen
  • D. T. Casey
  • A. L. Kritcher
  • K. L. Baker
  • A. Pak

The primary publication venues for this scientist are:

  • Physics of Plasmas
  • Physical review. E
  • High Energy Density Physics
  • Nature
  • Nuclear Fusion

S. W. Haan was recognized as a Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS) in 1994 for contributions to the theory and modeling of hydrodynamic instabilities and mix in inertial confinement fusion (ICF) targets, as well as leadership in the design and analysis of ignition and gain in ICF targets.

Best Publications

  • The physics basis for ignition using indirect-drive targets on the National Ignition Facility

    John D. Lindl;Peter Amendt;Richard L. Berger;S. Gail Glendinning

  • Three-dimensional HYDRA simulations of National Ignition Facility targets

    M. M. Marinak;G. D. Kerbel;N. A. Gentile;O. Jones

  • Point design targets, specifications, and requirements for the 2010 ignition campaign on the National Ignition Facility

    S. W. Haan;J. D. Lindl;D. A. Callahan;D. S. Clark

  • Erratum: “Review of the National Ignition Campaign 2009-2012” [Phys. Plasmas 21, 020501 (2014)]

    J. D. Lindl;O. L. Landen;J. Edwards;E. I. Moses

  • Design and modeling of ignition targets for the National Ignition Facility

    Steven W. Haan;Stephen M. Pollaine;John D. Lindl;Laurance J. Suter

  • Progress Towards Ignition on the National Ignition Facility

    M. J. Edwards;P. K. Patel;J. D. Lindl;L. J. Atherton

  • Onset of nonlinear saturation for Rayleigh-Taylor growth in the presence of a full spectrum of modes

    Steven W. Haan

  • Tuning the implosion symmetry of ICF targets via controlled crossed-beam energy transfer.

    P. Michel;L. Divol;E. A. Williams;S. Weber

  • Fusion Energy Output Greater than the Kinetic Energy of an Imploding Shell at the National Ignition Facility.

    S. Le Pape;L. F. Berzak Hopkins;L. Divol;A. Pak

  • Onset of hydrodynamic mix in high-velocity, highly compressed inertial confinement fusion implosions.

    T. Ma;P. K. Patel;N. Izumi;P. T. Springer

  • A review of the ablative stabilization of the Rayleigh--Taylor instability in regimes relevant to inertial confinement fusion

    J. D. Kilkenny;S. G. Glendinning;S. W. Haan;B. A. Hammel

  • Three-dimensional simulations of low foot and high foot implosion experiments on the National Ignition Facility

    D. S. Clark;C. R. Weber;J. L. Milovich;J. D. Salmonson

  • High-mode Rayleigh-Taylor growth in NIF ignition capsules

    B.A. Hammel;S.W. Haan;D.S. Clark;M.J. Edwards

  • Three-dimensional simulations of Nova high growth factor capsule implosion experiments

    M. M. Marinak;R. E. Tipton;O. L. Landen;T. J. Murphy

  • The development and advantages of beryllium capsules for the National Ignition Facility

    Douglas C. Wilson;Paul A. Bradley;Nelson M. Hoffman;Fritz J. Swenson

  • The high-foot implosion campaign on the National Ignition Facilitya)

    O. A. Hurricane;D. A. Callahan;D. T. Casey;E. L. Dewald

  • Inertially confined fusion plasmas dominated by alpha-particle self-heating

    O. A. Hurricane;D. A. Callahan;D. T. Casey;E. L. Dewald

  • The experimental plan for cryogenic layered target implosions on the National Ignition Facility--The inertial confinement approach to fusion

    M. J. Edwards;J. D. Lindl;B. K. Spears;S. V. Weber

  • Capsule implosion optimization during the indirect-drive National Ignition Campaign

    O. L. Landen;J. Edwards;S. W. Haan;H. F. Robey

  • Detailed implosion modeling of deuterium-tritium layered experiments on the National Ignition Facilitya)

    D. S. Clark;D. E. Hinkel;D. C. Eder;O. S. Jones

Frequent Co-Authors

Otto Landen
Otto Landen Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
B. J. MacGowan
B. J. MacGowan Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Peter M. Celliers
Peter M. Celliers Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Bruce Remington
Bruce Remington Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Omar Hurricane
Omar Hurricane Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
P. K. Patel
P. K. Patel Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
A. J. Mackinnon
A. J. Mackinnon Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
J. P. Knauer
J. P. Knauer University of Rochester
Gilbert Collins
Gilbert Collins University of Rochester
Michael Stadermann
Michael Stadermann Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

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Publications: 87

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J. P. Knauer

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Publications: 83

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Publications: 76

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Publications: 69

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Publications: 59

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Publications: 57

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Publications: 55

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