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D-Index & Metrics

Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Physics 81 2925 2778 1426 1328 617 25437

Säm Krucker publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Säm Krucker between 1994 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Säm Krucker published across 32 years, from 1994 to 2025, averaging 22.1 papers a year. Output peaked at 38 publications in 2015. 52 of the 706 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
10 20 30
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1994 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 38. Peak 38 publications in 2015. 1994: 3 publications 1995: 2 publications 1996: 2 publications 1997: 6 publications 1998: 3 publications 1999: 5 publications 2000: 5 publications 2001: 12 publications 2002: 21 publications 2003: 34 publications 2004: 30 publications 2005: 21 publications 2006: 22 publications 2007: 20 publications 2008: 30 publications 2009: 30 publications 2010: 32 publications 2011: 33 publications 2012: 27 publications 2013: 27 publications 2014: 25 publications 2015: 38 publications 2016: 37 publications 2017: 32 publications 2018: 25 publications 2019: 28 publications 2020: 30 publications 2021: 20 publications 2022: 24 publications 2023: 30 publications 2024: 30 publications 2025: 22 publications
1994 2025

706 publications in total across all disciplines

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Säm Krucker: publications per year, 1994 to 2025
Year Publications
1994 3
1995 2
1996 2
1997 6
1998 3
1999 5
2000 5
2001 12
2002 21
2003 34
2004 30
2005 21
2006 22
2007 20
2008 30
2009 30
2010 32
2011 33
2012 27
2013 27
2014 25
2015 38
2016 37
2017 32
2018 25
2019 28
2020 30
2021 20
2022 24
2023 30
2024 30
2025 22
Total 706
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Säm Krucker 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 Säm Krucker 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, 603–622 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: 617 publications — 71st percentile

71% 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 70 617
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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Säm Krucker 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 Säm Krucker 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

Säm Krucker is a researcher affiliated with the University of California, Berkeley in the United States. Their research work primarily falls within the broad field of Physics and Astronomy, with a specialized focus in Astronomy and Astrophysics. Krucker has contributed extensively to topics related to Solar and Space Plasma Dynamics, Ionosphere and Magnetosphere Dynamics, and Astro and Planetary Science.

Their publication record includes papers in prominent venues such as Astronomy and Astrophysics, arXiv (Cornell University), The Astrophysical Journal, Solar Physics, and The Astrophysical Journal Letters. Krucker's frequent publication in Astronomy and Astrophysics includes a total of 37 papers, indicating a significant presence in this journal.

Several key papers authored or co-authored by Krucker highlight specific aspects of their research interests. Notable recent papers include:

  • The Spectrometer/Telescope for Imaging X-rays (STIX), 2020, Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • The Solar Orbiter mission, 2020, Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • The Solar Orbiter Radio and Plasma Waves (RPW) instrument, 2020, Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • The Solar Orbiter Science Activity Plan, 2020, Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • The relativistic solar particle event on 28 October 2021: Evidence of particle acceleration within and escape from the solar corona, 2022, Astronomy and Astrophysics

Krucker has collaborated repeatedly with a group of co-authors including Andrea Francesco Battaglia, Hannah Collier, Astrid Veronig, Ewan C. M. Dickson, and Paolo Massa. These collaborations suggest a network of researchers focused on similar themes in solar physics and related studies.

The main topical areas covered in Krucker's research are diverse but firmly anchored in solar and space sciences. These include:

  • Solar and Space Plasma Dynamics
  • Ionosphere and Magnetosphere Dynamics
  • Astro and Planetary Science
  • Solar Radiation and Photovoltaics
  • Stellar, Planetary, and Galactic Studies
  • Gamma-ray Bursts and Supernovae
  • Geomagnetism and Paleomagnetism Studies

Krucker's contributions extend into related subfields such as Artificial Intelligence, Atmospheric Science, and parts of Molecular Biology and Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine, reflecting some interdisciplinary engagements beyond core astrophysical research.

Best Publications

  • The Reuven Ramaty High-Energy Solar Spectroscopic Imager (Rhessi)

    R. P. Lin;B. R. Dennis;G. J. Hurford;D. M. Smith

  • The FIELDS Instrument Suite for Solar Probe Plus: Measuring the Coronal Plasma and Magnetic Field, Plasma Waves and Turbulence, and Radio Signatures of Solar Transients.

    S. D. Bale;K. Goetz;P. R. Harvey;P. Turin

  • An Observational Overview of Solar Flares

    Lyndsay Fletcher;Brian R. Dennis;Hugh S. Hudson;Sam Krucker

  • An Observational Overview of Solar Flares

    L. Fletcher;B. R. Dennis;H. S. Hudson;S. Krucker

  • An exceptionally bright flare from SGR 1806–20 and the origins of short-duration γ-ray bursts

    K. Hurley;S. E. Boggs;S. E. Boggs;D. M. Smith;R. C. Duncan

  • The RHESSI Imaging Concept

    G. J. Hurford;E. J. Schmahl;E. J. Schmahl;R. A. Schwartz;A. J. Conway

  • RHESSI Observations of Particle Acceleration and Energy Release in an Intense Solar Gamma-Ray Line Flare

    R. P. Lin;S. Krucker;G. J. Hurford;D. M. Smith;D. M. Smith

  • Highly structured slow solar wind emerging from an equatorial coronal hole

    S. D. Bale;S. T. Badman;J. W. Bonnell;T. A. Bowen

  • S/WAVES: The radio and plasma wave investigation on the STEREO Mission

    J. L. Bougeret;K. Goetz;M. L. Kaiser;S. D. Bale

  • MEASUREMENTS OF THE CORONAL ACCELERATION REGION OF A SOLAR FLARE

    Säm Krucker;H. S. Hudson;L. Glesener;S. M. White;S. M. White

  • Energy Distribution of Heating Processes in the Quiet Solar Corona

    Säm Krucker;Säm Krucker;Arnold O. Benz

  • Intensity variation of large solar energetic particle events associated with coronal mass ejections

    N. Gopalswamy;S. Yashiro;S. Yashiro;S. Krucker;G. Stenborg;G. Stenborg

  • On the Origin of Impulsive Electron Events Observed at 1?AU

    Säm Krucker;Davin E. Larson;Robert P. Lin;Barbara J. Thompson

  • RHESSI Microflare Statistics II. X-ray Imaging, Spectroscopy & Energy Distributions

    I. G. Hannah;S. Christe;S. Krucker;G. J. Hurford

  • Hard X-ray emission from the solar corona

    S. Krucker;M. Battaglia;P. J. Cargill;L. Fletcher

  • Hard X-Ray Source Motions in the 2002 July 23 Gamma-Ray Flare

    Säm Krucker;G. J. Hurford;R. P. Lin

  • The source region of an interplanetary type II radio burst

    S. D. Bale;M. J. Reiner;J. L. Bougeret;M. L. Kaiser

  • ELECTRON ACCELERATION BY MULTI-ISLAND COALESCENCE

    M. Oka;T.-D. Phan;S. Krucker;M. Fujimoto

  • Combined STEREO/RHESSI Study of Coronal Mass Ejection Acceleration and Particle Acceleration in Solar Flares

    M. Temmer;A. M. Veronig;E. P. Kontar;S. Krucker

  • Hard X-Ray Emissions from Partially Occulted Solar Flares

    Säm Krucker;R. P. Lin

Frequent Co-Authors

Hugh S. Hudson
Hugh S. Hudson University of Glasgow
R. P. Lin
R. P. Lin University of California, Berkeley
Arnold O. Benz
Arnold O. Benz ETH Zurich
Stuart D. Bale
Stuart D. Bale University of California, Berkeley
Tadayuki Takahashi
Tadayuki Takahashi Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe
Angelos Vourlidas
Angelos Vourlidas Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
James Drake
James Drake University of Maryland, College Park
Fiona A. Harrison
Fiona A. Harrison California Institute of Technology
R. A. Mewaldt
R. A. Mewaldt California Institute of Technology
Christopher J. Owen
Christopher J. Owen University College London

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