Achim Weiß

4.0k total citations · 1 hit paper
52 papers, 1.9k citations indexed

About

Achim Weiß is a scholar working on Astronomy and Astrophysics, Instrumentation and Nuclear and High Energy Physics. According to data from OpenAlex, Achim Weiß has authored 52 papers receiving a total of 1.9k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 48 papers in Astronomy and Astrophysics, 24 papers in Instrumentation and 8 papers in Nuclear and High Energy Physics. Recurrent topics in Achim Weiß's work include Stellar, planetary, and galactic studies (37 papers), Astronomy and Astrophysical Research (24 papers) and Astrophysics and Star Formation Studies (18 papers). Achim Weiß is often cited by papers focused on Stellar, planetary, and galactic studies (37 papers), Astronomy and Astrophysical Research (24 papers) and Astrophysics and Star Formation Studies (18 papers). Achim Weiß collaborates with scholars based in Germany, United States and Denmark. Achim Weiß's co-authors include Alfred Weigert, Rudolf Kippenhahn, Georg G. Raffelt, H. Schlattl, Petra Schneider, M. Salaris, J. Christensen‐Dalsgaard, Jakob Rørsted Mosumgaard, M. M. Miller Bertolami and Aldo Serenelli and has published in prestigious journals such as Nature, The Astrophysical Journal and Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society.

In The Last Decade

Achim Weiß

51 papers receiving 1.8k citations

Hit Papers

Stellar Structure and Evolution 2012 2026 2016 2021 2012 250 500 750
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  1. Stellar Structure and Evolution
    2012 794 citations Achim Weiß et al. profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Achim Weiß Germany 20 1.7k 475 414 91 75 52 1.9k
D. B. Guenther Canada 29 2.7k 1.6× 916 1.9× 170 0.4× 117 1.3× 125 1.7× 126 2.8k
G. Bertin Italy 27 2.0k 1.2× 595 1.3× 390 0.9× 103 1.1× 48 0.6× 111 2.2k
А. В. Тутуков Russia 23 2.9k 1.7× 434 0.9× 386 0.9× 54 0.6× 171 2.3× 185 3.0k
Yoshiaki Sofue Japan 28 2.9k 1.7× 443 0.9× 998 2.4× 126 1.4× 65 0.9× 210 3.1k
J. H. J. de Bruijne Netherlands 21 2.9k 1.8× 953 2.0× 170 0.4× 94 1.0× 147 2.0× 52 3.0k
Alfred Weigert Germany 4 1.6k 1.0× 255 0.5× 400 1.0× 57 0.6× 101 1.3× 20 1.8k
Peter H. Hauschildt United States 15 2.3k 1.4× 627 1.3× 162 0.4× 126 1.4× 95 1.3× 23 2.4k
Jessie Dotson United States 20 1.6k 1.0× 160 0.3× 426 1.0× 71 0.8× 36 0.5× 65 1.7k
C. Rangel Germany 4 1.0k 0.6× 231 0.5× 284 0.7× 45 0.5× 32 0.4× 4 1.2k
C. Babusiaux France 20 2.3k 1.4× 1.1k 2.3× 143 0.3× 74 0.8× 110 1.5× 39 2.4k

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Achim Weiß

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Achim Weiß. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Achim Weiß based on the total number of citations received by their joint publications. Widths of edges represent the number of papers authors have co-authored together. Node borders signify the number of papers an author published with Achim Weiß. Achim Weiß is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Mosumgaard, Jakob Rørsted, Achim Weiß, A. M. Jorgensen, et al.. (2025). Coupling 1D stellar evolution with 3D-hydrodynamical simulations on-the-fly – III: stellar evolution at different metallicities. Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. 540(4). 3400–3419.
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Nsamba, Benard, et al.. (2024). Uniform characterization of an ensemble of main-sequence benchmark stars: effect of Gaia-based data on grid search models. Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. 536(3). 2558–2571. 1 indexed citations
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Majewski, Steven R., Verne V. Smith, Christian R. Hayes, et al.. (2023). An investigation of non-canonical mixing in red giant stars using APOGEE 12C/13C ratios observed in open cluster stars. Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. 524(3). 4418–4430. 8 indexed citations
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Montalbán, J., George C. Angelou, A. Miglio, et al.. (2020). On the impact of the structural surface effect on global stellar properties and asteroseismic analyses. Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. 500(4). 4277–4295. 13 indexed citations
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Angelou, George C., Earl P. Bellinger, S. Hekker, et al.. (2020). Convective boundary mixing in low- and intermediate-mass stars – I. Core properties from pressure-mode asteroseismology. Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. 493(4). 4987–5004. 23 indexed citations
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Mosumgaard, Jakob Rørsted, et al.. (2019). Coupling 1D stellar evolution with 3D-hydrodynamical simulations on-the-fly II: stellar evolution and asteroseismic applications. Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. 491(1). 1160–1173. 24 indexed citations
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Mosumgaard, Jakob Rørsted, et al.. (2018). Stellar models with calibrated convection and temperature stratification from 3D hydrodynamics simulations. Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. 478(4). 5650–5659. 28 indexed citations
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Mosumgaard, Jakob Rørsted, V. Silva Aguirre, Achim Weiß, J. Christensen‐Dalsgaard, & Regner Trampedach. (2017). Improving 1D Stellar Models with 3D Atmospheres. Springer Link (Chiba Institute of Technology). 7 indexed citations
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Salaris, M., Aldo Serenelli, Achim Weiß, & M. M. Miller Bertolami. (2009). SEMI-EMPIRICAL WHITE DWARF INITIAL-FINAL MASS RELATIONSHIPS: A THOROUGH ANALYSIS OF SYSTEMATIC UNCERTAINTIES DUE TO STELLAR EVOLUTION MODELS. The Astrophysical Journal. 692(2). 1013–1032. 81 indexed citations
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Lebreton, Y., J. Montalbán, J. Christensen‐Dalsgaard, I. W. Roxburgh, & Achim Weiß. (2008). CoRoT/ESTA–TASK 1 and TASK 3 comparison of the internal structure and seismic properties of representative stellar models. Astrophysics and Space Science. 316(1-4). 187–213. 23 indexed citations
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Weiß, Achim, et al.. (2006). Inclusion of a time-dependent, non-local convection theory in a stellar evolution code. Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union. 2(S239). 314–316. 1 indexed citations
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Weiß, Achim, Tom Abel, & V. Hill. (2000). The first stars : proceedings of the MPA/ESO Workshop, held at Garching, Germany, 4-6 August 1999. DIAL (Catholic University of Leuven). 15 indexed citations
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Denissenkov, Pavel A., et al.. (1997). Could intermediate-mass AGB stars produce star-to-star abundance variations in globular-cluster red giants?. 320(1). 115–124. 2 indexed citations
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Denissenkov, Pavel A. & Achim Weiß. (1996). DEEP DIFFUSIVE MIXING IN GLOBULAR-CLUSTER RED GIANTS. 308(3). 773–784. 9 indexed citations
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Degl’Innocenti, S., G. Fiorentini, Georg G. Raffelt, B. Ricci, & Achim Weiß. (1995). Time-variation of Newton's constant and the age of globular clusters.. CINECA IRIS Institutial research information system (University of Pisa). 312(2). 345–352. 30 indexed citations
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Wambsganß, J., et al.. (1989). A gravitational lens explanation for the arclike structure in CL 0500 - 24. The Astrophysical Journal. 337. L73–L73. 5 indexed citations
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Schneider, Petra & Achim Weiß. (1988). Light propagation in inhomogeneous universes. The Astrophysical Journal. 327. 526–526. 34 indexed citations
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Schneider, Petra & Achim Weiß. (1987). Light propagation in inhomogeneous universes.. 295. 1 indexed citations
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Spruit, H. C. & Achim Weiß. (1986). Colors and luminosities of stars with spots.. 166. 167–176. 6 indexed citations
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Schneider, Petra & Achim Weiß. (1985). The two point mass lens: detailed investigation of a special asymmetric gravitational lens.. 164(2). 237–259. 29 indexed citations

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