2026 Tod R. Lauer: Physics Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Physics	102	1517	1439	797	744	465	75055

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Physics

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75055

Overview

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:

New Horizons Observations of the Cosmic Optical Background, 2021, The Astrophysical Journal
Anomalous Flux in the Cosmic Optical Background Detected with New Horizons Observations, 2022, The Astrophysical Journal Letters

Other relevant recent research papers associated with their work or closely related areas include:

Gravitational Test beyond the First Post-Newtonian Order with the Shadow of the M87 Black Hole, 2020, Physical Review Letters
JWST Reveals a Possible z ∼ 11 Galaxy Merger in Triply Lensed MACS0647-JD, 2023, The Astrophysical Journal Letters
The Image of the M87 Black Hole Reconstructed with PRIMO, 2023, The Astrophysical Journal Letters

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:

Stellar, planetary, and galactic studies
Astronomy and astrophysical research
Astrophysical phenomena and observations
Astro and planetary science
Planetary science and exploration
Galaxies: formation, evolution, phenomena
Gamma-ray bursts and supernovae

Best Publications

The Demography of Massive Dark Objects in Galaxy Centres

John Magorrian;Scott Tremaine;Douglas Richstone;Ralf Bender

6343
Citations
The Demography of massive dark objects in galaxy centers

John Magorrian;Scott Tremaine;Scott Tremaine;Douglas Richstone;Ralf Bender

5135
Citations
A Relationship between Nuclear Black Hole Mass and Galaxy Velocity Dispersion

Karl Gebhardt;Ralf Bender;Gary Bower;Alan Dressler

4490
Citations
THE SLOPE OF THE BLACK HOLE MASS VERSUS VELOCITY DISPERSION CORRELATION

Scott Tremaine;Karl Gebhardt;Ralf Bender;Gary Bower

3234
Citations
First M87 Event Horizon Telescope Results. I. The Shadow of the Supermassive Black Hole

Kazunori Akiyama;Antxon Alberdi;Walter Alef

3175
Citations
The M-σ and M-L Relations in Galactic Bulges, and Determinations of Their Intrinsic Scatter

Kayhan Gültekin;Douglas D.O. Richstone;Karl Gebhardt;Tod Lauer

2463
Citations
First M87 Event Horizon Telescope Results. IV. Imaging the Central Supermassive Black Hole

Kazunori Akiyama;Antxon Alberdi;Walter Alef

2457
Citations
The M-sigma and M-L Relations in Galactic Bulges and Determinations of their Intrinsic Scatter

Kayhan Gultekin;Douglas O. Richstone;Karl Gebhardt;Tod R. Lauer

2214
Citations
Overview of the DESI Legacy Imaging Surveys.

Arjun Dey;David J. Schlegel;Dustin Lang;Robert Blum

1409
Citations
First M87 Event Horizon Telescope Results. VI. The Shadow and Mass of the Central Black Hole

Kazunori Akiyama;Antxon Alberdi;Walter Alef

1246
Citations
First M87 Event Horizon Telescope Results. V. Physical Origin of the Asymmetric Ring

Kazunori Akiyama;Antxon Alberdi;Walter Alef

1204
Citations
The centers of early-type galaxies with HST. IV. Central parameter relations

S. M. Faber;Scott Tremaine;Edward A. Ajhar;Yong Ik Byun;Yong Ik Byun

1131
Citations
First M87 Event Horizon Telescope Results. II. Array and Instrumentation

Kazunori Akiyama;Antxon Alberdi;Walter Alef

864
Citations
First M87 Event Horizon Telescope Results. III. Data Processing and Calibration

Kazunori Akiyama;Antxon Alberdi;Walter Alef

864
Citations
The Centers of Early-Type Galaxies with HST.I.An Observational Survey

Tod R. Lauer;Edward A. Ajhar;Yong Ik Byun;Alan Dressler

847
Citations
The DESI Experiment Part I: Science,Targeting, and Survey Design

Amir Aghamousa;Jessica Aguilar;Steve Ahlen

698
Citations
The DESI Experiment Part I: Science,Targeting, and Survey Design

Amir Aghamousa;Francisco Prada;Ginevra Favole;Klaus Honscheid

638
Citations
Black Hole Mass Estimates from Reverberation Mapping and from Spatially Resolved Kinematics

Karl Gebhardt;Karl Gebhardt;John Kormendy;Luis C. Ho;Ralf Bender

634
Citations
The Centers of Early-Type Galaxies with HST. V. New WFPC2 Photometry

Tod R. Lauer;S. M. Faber;Karl Gebhardt;Douglas Richstone

528
Citations
Overview of the DESI legacy imaging surveys

Arjun Dey;David J. Schlegel;Dustin Lang;Dustin Lang;Robert Blum

403
Citations