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Physics D-index 77 Citations 18,560 435 World Ranking 2468 National Ranking 1239

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Awards & Achievements

2018 - Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

2001 - Fellow of American Geophysical Union (AGU)

Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study he is best known for:

  • Electron
  • Astronomy
  • Solar System

Thomas E. Cravens spends much of his time researching Solar wind, Atomic physics, Ionosphere, Atmosphere and Titan. The study incorporates disciplines such as Comet, Astrophysics and Magnetohydrodynamics in addition to Solar wind. His Atomic physics study combines topics in areas such as Plasma, Exosphere, Charged particle, Ionization and Electron.

His studies deal with areas such as Computational physics, Magnetosphere, Electron precipitation and Orbiter as well as Ionosphere. His Atmosphere research is multidisciplinary, relying on both Astrobiology, Mars Exploration Program, Exploration of Saturn, Atmospheric sciences and Plume. Thomas E. Cravens works mostly in the field of Titan, limiting it down to topics relating to Mass spectrometry and, in certain cases, Kinetic energy, as a part of the same area of interest.

His most cited work include:

  • The process of tholin formation in Titan's upper atmosphere. (501 citations)
  • Cassini Ion and Neutral Mass Spectrometer: Enceladus Plume Composition and Structure (471 citations)
  • The Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution ( MAVEN ) Mission (375 citations)

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

Thomas E. Cravens mainly focuses on Ionosphere, Solar wind, Astrobiology, Astronomy and Astrophysics. The concepts of his Ionosphere study are interwoven with issues in Venus, Magnetosphere, Titan and Atomic physics. His research investigates the connection between Solar wind and topics such as Comet that intersect with problems in Comet tail.

His work in the fields of Mars Exploration Program, Atmosphere of Mars and Planetary science overlaps with other areas such as Environmental science. His Astrophysics research integrates issues from Spectral line, Emission spectrum, X-ray and Electron. His studies examine the connections between Atmosphere and genetics, as well as such issues in Atmospheric sciences, with regards to Thermosphere.

He most often published in these fields:

  • Ionosphere (31.10%)
  • Solar wind (30.12%)
  • Astrobiology (27.56%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2012-2021)?

  • Astrobiology (27.56%)
  • Solar wind (30.12%)
  • Ionosphere (31.10%)

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

Astrobiology, Solar wind, Ionosphere, Mars Exploration Program and Atmosphere of Mars are his primary areas of study. His research integrates issues of Atmosphere and Exosphere in his study of Astrobiology. His Solar wind study combines topics from a wide range of disciplines, such as Comet, Astronomy, Astrophysics and Electron.

Thomas E. Cravens focuses mostly in the field of Electron, narrowing it down to topics relating to Atomic physics and, in certain cases, Plasma, Electron ionization and Secondary electrons. His research in Ionosphere intersects with topics in Magnetosphere, Titan, Saturn and Mass spectrometry. His Atmosphere of Mars research includes elements of Photochemistry, Computational physics and Atmospheric sciences.

Between 2012 and 2021, his most popular works were:

  • The Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution ( MAVEN ) Mission (375 citations)
  • MAVEN observations of the response of Mars to an interplanetary coronal mass ejection (136 citations)
  • Loss of the Martian atmosphere to space: Present-day loss rates determined from MAVEN observations and integrated loss through time (102 citations)

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

  • Electron
  • Astronomy
  • Solar wind

His primary scientific interests are in Solar wind, Mars Exploration Program, Ionosphere, Atmosphere of Mars and Astrobiology. His biological study spans a wide range of topics, including Comet, Astronomy, Astrophysics and Electron. His research investigates the link between Mars Exploration Program and topics such as Atmosphere that cross with problems in Saturn.

His study in Ionosphere is interdisciplinary in nature, drawing from both Mass spectrometry, Saturn, Electron density, Equator and Titan. His studies in Atmosphere of Mars integrate themes in fields like Computational physics and Atmospheric sciences. Many of his research projects under Astrobiology are closely connected to Materials science with Materials science, tying the diverse disciplines of science together.

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Best Publications

The process of tholin formation in Titan's upper atmosphere.

J. H. Waite;D. T. Young;T. E. Cravens;A. J. Coates.
Science (2007)

692 Citations

Cassini ion and neutral mass spectrometer: Enceladus plume composition and structure.

J. Hunter Waite;Michael R. Combi;Wing Huen Ip;Thomas E. Cravens.
Science (2006)

650 Citations

The Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) Mission

Bruce M. Jakosky;R. P. Lin;J. M. Grebowsky;J. G. Luhmann.
Space Science Reviews (2015)

529 Citations

Comet Hyakutake x‐ray source: Charge transfer of solar wind heavy ions

T. E. Cravens.
Geophysical Research Letters (1997)

520 Citations

Ion Neutral Mass Spectrometer Results from the First Flyby of Titan

J. Hunter Waite;Hasso Niemann;Roger V. Yelle;Wayne T. Kasprzak.
Science (2005)

460 Citations

Effects of energetic heavy ions on electromagnetic ion cyclotron wave generation in the plasmapause region

J. U. Kozyra;T. E. Cravens;A. F. Nagy;E. G. Fontheim.
Journal of Geophysical Research (1984)

312 Citations

The plasma Environment of Mars

AF Nagy;D Winterhalter;K Sauer;TE Cravens.
Space Science Reviews (2004)

299 Citations

Physics of Solar System Plasmas

Thomas E. Cravens.
(1997)

289 Citations

Electron precipitation and related aeronomy of the Jovian thermosphere and ionosphere

J. H. Waite;T. E. Cravens;J. Kozyra;A. F. Nagy.
Journal of Geophysical Research (1983)

279 Citations

The Cassini Ion and Neutral Mass Spectrometer (INMS) Investigation

J. H. Waite;W. S. Lewis;W. T. Kasprzak;V. G. Anicich.
Space Science Reviews (2004)

266 Citations

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