A. Polian

10.8k total citations · 2 hit papers
271 papers, 8.9k citations indexed

About

A. Polian is a scholar working on Materials Chemistry, Geophysics and Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials. According to data from OpenAlex, A. Polian has authored 271 papers receiving a total of 8.9k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 181 papers in Materials Chemistry, 130 papers in Geophysics and 71 papers in Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials. Recurrent topics in A. Polian's work include High-pressure geophysics and materials (126 papers), Crystal Structures and Properties (39 papers) and Chalcogenide Semiconductor Thin Films (35 papers). A. Polian is often cited by papers focused on High-pressure geophysics and materials (126 papers), Crystal Structures and Properties (39 papers) and Chalcogenide Semiconductor Thin Films (35 papers). A. Polian collaborates with scholars based in France, United States and Spain. A. Polian's co-authors include M. Grimsditch, J. P. Itié, I. Grzegory, J. C. Chervin, F. Decremps, Julio Pellicer‐Porres, P. Perlin, A. Marco Saitta, A. San Miguel and Jean Paul Itié and has published in prestigious journals such as Science, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and Physical Review Letters.

In The Last Decade

A. Polian

266 papers receiving 8.7k citations

Hit Papers

Elastic constants of gallium nitride 1992 2026 2003 2014 1996 1992 100 200 300 400 500
What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

  1. Elastic constants of gallium nitride
    1996 518 citations A. Polian, M. Grimsditch et al. Journal of Applied Physics profile →
  2. Raman scattering and x-ray-absorption spectroscopy in gallium nitride under high pressure
    1992 474 citations Jean Paul Itié, A. San Miguel et al. Physical review. B, Condensed matter profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
A. Polian France 48 5.9k 2.6k 2.3k 2.2k 1.9k 271 8.9k
R. J. Nelmes United Kingdom 58 6.0k 1.0× 4.2k 1.6× 2.5k 1.1× 1.5k 0.7× 1.0k 0.5× 258 9.7k
K. Syassen Germany 54 6.0k 1.0× 3.1k 1.2× 2.6k 1.1× 2.6k 1.2× 2.4k 1.3× 284 10.0k
J. M. Wills United States 52 6.9k 1.2× 2.0k 0.8× 3.1k 1.3× 3.7k 1.7× 1.7k 0.9× 163 11.1k
Maddury Somayazulu United States 44 5.2k 0.9× 3.9k 1.5× 1.5k 0.7× 1.7k 0.8× 773 0.4× 133 8.9k
Andrea Dal Corso Italy 36 9.5k 1.6× 2.2k 0.9× 2.9k 1.2× 2.3k 1.1× 3.3k 1.8× 100 13.7k
M. Krisch France 55 5.0k 0.8× 2.0k 0.8× 1.7k 0.7× 3.0k 1.4× 794 0.4× 245 9.7k
Wenge Yang China 54 6.9k 1.2× 1.8k 0.7× 2.1k 0.9× 1.2k 0.5× 4.2k 2.2× 285 10.4k
M. Grimsditch United States 60 5.0k 0.8× 1.8k 0.7× 2.8k 1.2× 2.9k 1.3× 2.3k 1.2× 238 10.9k
Renata M. Wentzcovitch United States 62 6.2k 1.0× 7.1k 2.8× 3.3k 1.4× 1.5k 0.7× 1.4k 0.7× 259 13.0k
K. Parliński Poland 36 5.1k 0.9× 1.1k 0.4× 1.8k 0.7× 1.6k 0.7× 1.2k 0.7× 210 6.8k

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Fields of papers citing papers by A. Polian

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of A. Polian

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Rao, Mala N., A. Ivanov, A. V. Postnikov, et al.. (2025). Hexagonal Zn1-xMgxS sheds light on the lattice dynamics of atomic alloys. Scientific Reports. 15(1). 34523–34523.
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Briois, Valérie, Jean Paul Itié, A. Polian, et al.. (2024). Hyperspectral full-field quick-EXAFS imaging at the ROCK beamline for monitoring micrometre-sized heterogeneity of functional materials under process conditions. Journal of Synchrotron Radiation. 31(5). 1084–1104.
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Ferrer‐Roca, Ch., Julio Pellicer‐Porres, A. Segura, et al.. (2024). Fourier transform infrared investigation of dielectric and lattice dynamical properties of CuAlO2 delafossite under high pressure. Physical review. B.. 110(10).
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Shi, Jingming, Emiliano Fonda, Silvana Botti, et al.. (2021). Halogen molecular modifications at high pressure: the case of iodine. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics. 23(5). 3321–3326. 7 indexed citations
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Bellin, Christophe, Amit Pawbake, Lorenzo Paulatto, et al.. (2020). Functional Monochalcogenides: Raman Evidence Linking Properties, Structure, and Metavalent Bonding. Physical Review Letters. 125(14). 145301–145301. 25 indexed citations
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Pagès, O., V. J. B. Torres, A. V. Postnikov, et al.. (2019). Multi-phonon (percolation) behavior and local clustering of CdxZn1−xSe-cubic mixed crystals (x ≤ 0.3): A Raman–ab initio study. Journal of Applied Physics. 126(10). 6 indexed citations
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Gorni, Tommaso, Michele Casula, Stefan Klotz, et al.. (2019). Epsilon iron as a spin-smectic state. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 116(41). 20280–20285. 13 indexed citations
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Souza, Sérgio Michielon de, Daniela Menegon Trichês, J.C. de Lima, et al.. (2012). Structural and optical studies of FeSb2 under high pressure. Physica B Condensed Matter. 407(24). 4686–4694. 12 indexed citations
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Weigel, Coralie, et al.. (2012). Vitreous Silica Distends in Helium Gas: Acoustic Versus Static Compressibilities. Physical Review Letters. 109(24). 245504–245504. 32 indexed citations
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Souza, Sérgio Michielon de, Daniela Menegon Trichês, J.C. de Lima, et al.. (2012). High pressure monoclinic phases of Sb2Te3. Physica B Condensed Matter. 407(18). 3781–3789. 53 indexed citations
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Coppari, F., Andrea Di Cicco, A. Congeduti, et al.. (2009). Amorphous germanium under high-pressure conditions. High Pressure Research. 29(1). 103–107. 4 indexed citations
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Mathon, Olivier, F. Baudelet, J. P. Itié, et al.. (2004). Dynamics of the Magnetic and Structuralα−εPhase Transition in Iron. Physical Review Letters. 93(25). 255503–255503. 115 indexed citations
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Decremps, F., et al.. (2000). Ultrasonics and X-ray diffraction under pressure in the Paris–Edinburgh cell. Ultrasonics. 38(1-8). 247–251. 4 indexed citations
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Pascarelli, S., T. Neisius, Simone De Panfilis, et al.. (1999). Dispersive XAS at third-generation sources: strengths and limitations. Journal of Synchrotron Radiation. 6(3). 146–148. 25 indexed citations
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Polian, A., et al.. (1997). Berlinites under pressure. European Journal of Solid State and Inorganic Chemistry. 34(1997). 669–678. 6 indexed citations
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Polian, A.. (1989). X-ray absorption spectroscopy on solid krypton up to 20 GPa. Physical Review D. 39. 3369–3373. 7 indexed citations
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Polian, A.. (1989). Solid krypton : Equation of state and elastic properties. HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe). 39. 1332–1336. 4 indexed citations
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Polian, A., Paul Loubeyre, & Nino Boccara. (1989). Simple molecular systems at very high density. Plenum Press eBooks. 186. 209 indexed citations
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Polian, A., et al.. (1984). Optical-absorption edge of CsI up to 58 GPa. Physical review. B, Condensed matter. 30(4). 2309–2311. 22 indexed citations
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Polian, A.. (1983). Brillouin scattering from H_2O : Liquid, ice VI, and ice VII. Physical Review D. 27. 6409–6412. 1 indexed citations

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