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 Tod R. Lauer sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 465 publications — 50th percentile
50% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 1,469 publications or more.
The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Physics scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Tod R. Lauer sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 102 D-Index — 59th percentile
59% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 185 D-Index or more.
Tod R. Lauer is affiliated with the National Science Foundation in the United States and has an extensive research record in physics and astronomy. Their work encompasses a broad range of topics within this field, including stellar, planetary, and galactic studies, as well as detailed investigations into astrophysical phenomena and planetary science exploration.
Their research contributions span multiple specialized subfields such as astronomy and astrophysics, instrumentation, nuclear and high energy physics, atomic and molecular physics and optics, and geophysics. This multidisciplinary approach has enabled a comprehensive understanding of various astronomical and physical systems.
Tod R. Lauer has published numerous papers in prominent scientific venues. These include frequent contributions to arXiv (Cornell University) with 12 papers, The Astrophysical Journal with 11 publications, The Planetary Science Journal with 8, Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) accounting for 4 papers, and The Astrophysical Journal Letters with 3 publications.
The following recent papers illustrate the scope of their research:
Other relevant recent research papers associated with their work or closely related areas include:
Throughout their career, Tod R. Lauer has collaborated extensively. Frequent coauthors include J. R. Spencer, S. A. Stern, H. A. Weaver, Marc Postman, and K. N. Singer. These collaborations reflect a strong engagement with research teams in planetary science, astrophysics, and observational instrumentation.
Their research topics cover diverse areas including:
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Kayhan Gultekin;Douglas O. Richstone;Karl Gebhardt;Tod R. Lauer
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Kazunori Akiyama;Antxon Alberdi;Walter Alef
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Tod R. Lauer;Edward A. Ajhar;Yong Ik Byun;Alan Dressler
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Karl Gebhardt;Karl Gebhardt;John Kormendy;Luis C. Ho;Ralf Bender
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