2026 Todd A. Thompson: Physics Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Physics	100	1661	1581	875	820	643	33699

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World Ranking

Current World Ranking

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Physics

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1581

875

820

643

33699

Research.com Recognitions

2009 - Fellow of Alfred P. Sloan Foundation

Overview

Todd A. Thompson is affiliated with The Ohio State University in the United States. Their research primarily falls within the main field of Physics and Astronomy, with a focus on several subfields including Astronomy and Astrophysics, Instrumentation, Nuclear and High Energy Physics, Oceanography, and Spectroscopy.

Their work covers a broad range of topics, emphasizing areas such as:

Gamma-ray bursts and supernovae
Stellar, planetary, and galactic studies
Astronomy and Astrophysical Research
Astrophysics and Star Formation Studies
Galaxies: Formation, Evolution, Phenomena
Astrophysics and Cosmic Phenomena
Astrophysical Phenomena and Observations

Todd A. Thompson has published extensively in journals including:

Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
arXiv (Cornell University)
The Astrophysical Journal
The Astronomical Journal
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

Several recent papers highlight the range and impact of their research:

"A unicorn in monoceros: the 3 M⊙ dark companion to the bright, nearby red giant V723 Mon is a non-interacting, mass-gap black hole candidate" (2021, Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society)
"Discovery and follow-up of ASASSN-19dj: an X-ray and UV luminous TDE in an extreme post-starburst galaxy" (2020, Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society)
"The ASAS-SN catalogue of variable stars IX: The spectroscopic properties of Galactic variable stars" (2021, Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society)
"The Curious Case of ASASSN-20hx: A Slowly Evolving, UV- and X-Ray-Luminous, Ambiguous Nuclear Transient" (2022, The Astrophysical Journal)
"To TDE or not to TDE: the luminous transient ASASSN-18jd with TDE-like and AGN-like qualities" (2020, Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society)

The scientist frequently collaborates with several coauthors, including:

C. S. Kochanek
B. J. Shappee
T. W. S. Holoien
T. Jayasinghe
Laura A. Lopez

Todd A. Thompson was recognized as a Fellow of the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation in 2009.

Best Publications

The All-Sky Automated Survey for Supernovae (ASAS-SN) Light Curve Server v1.0

C. S. Kochanek;B. J. Shappee;K. Z. Stanek;T. W.-S. Holoien

1099
Citations
ON THE MAXIMUM LUMINOSITY OF GALAXIES AND THEIR CENTRAL BLACK HOLES: FEEDBACK FROM MOMENTUM-DRIVEN WINDS

Norman Murray;Norman Murray;Eliot Quataert;Todd A. Thompson

1089
Citations
Radiation Pressure Supported Starburst Disks and AGN Fueling

Todd A. Thompson;Eliot Quataert;Norm Murray

1052
Citations
Radiation Pressure-supported Starburst Disks and Active Galactic Nucleus Fueling

Todd A. Thompson;Eliot Quataert;Norman Murray;Norman Murray

834
Citations
The Proto-Magnetar Model for Gamma-Ray Bursts

B.D. Metzger;D. Giannios;T.A. Thompson;N. Bucciantini

782
Citations
The protomagnetar model for gamma-ray bursts

B. D. Metzger;D. Giannios;T. A. Thompson;N. Bucciantini

677
Citations
The Disruption of Giant Molecular Clouds by Radiation Pressure and the Efficiency of Star Formation in Galaxies

Norman Murray;Eliot Quataert;Todd A. Thompson

665
Citations
Short Duration Gamma-Ray Bursts with Extended Emission from Proto-Magnetar Spin-Down

B.D. Metzger;E. Quataert;Todd A. Thompson

524
Citations
The Disruption of Giant Molecular Clouds by Radiation Pressure & the Efficiency of Star Formation in Galaxies

Norman Murray;Eliot Quataert;Todd A. Thompson;Todd A. Thompson

520
Citations
Magnetar Spindown, Hyper-Energetic Supernovae, and Gamma Ray Bursts

Todd A. Thompson;Philip Chang;Eliot Quataert

474
Citations
Shock Breakout in Core-Collapse Supernovae and Its Neutrino Signature

Todd A. Thompson;Adam S. Burrows;Philip A. Pinto

447
Citations
Short-duration gamma-ray bursts with extended emission from protomagnetar spin-down

B. D. Metzger;E. Quataert;T. A. Thompson

432
Citations
Magnetar spin-down, hyperenergetic supernovae, and gamma-ray bursts

Todd A. Thompson;Philip Chang;Eliot Quataert

426
Citations
The Physics of Proto-Neutron Star Winds: Implications for r-Process Nucleosynthesis

Todd A. Thompson;Adam Burrows;Bradley S. Meyer

381
Citations
The Physics of Protoneutron Star Winds: Implications for r-Process Nucleosynthesis

Todd A. Thompson;Adam Burrows;Bradley S. Meyer

376
Citations
Short gamma-ray bursts with extended emission from magnetar birth: jet formation and collimation

N. Bucciantini;B. D. Metzger;T. A. Thompson;E. Quataert

370
Citations
Six months of multiwavelength follow-up of the tidal disruption candidate asassn-14li and implied tde rates from asas-sn

T. W.-S. Holoien;C. S. Kochanek;J. L. Prieto;J. L. Prieto;K. Z. Stanek

347
Citations
Short GRBs with Extended Emission from Magnetar Birth: Jet Formation and Collimation

N. Bucciantini;B. D. Metzger;T. A. Thompson;E. Quataert

339
Citations
RADIATION PRESSURE FROM MASSIVE STAR CLUSTERS AS A LAUNCHING MECHANISM FOR SUPER-GALACTIC WINDS

Norman Murray;Brice Ménard;Todd A. Thompson;Todd A. Thompson

321
Citations
DIRECT NUMERICAL SIMULATION OF RADIATION PRESSURE-DRIVEN TURBULENCE AND WINDS IN STAR CLUSTERS AND GALACTIC DISKS

Mark R. Krumholz;Todd A. Thompson

313
Citations