Benjamin W. Smith

5.5k total citations · 1 hit paper
166 papers, 4.2k citations indexed

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Benjamin W. Smith is a scholar working on Analytical Chemistry, Mechanics of Materials and Spectroscopy. According to data from OpenAlex, Benjamin W. Smith has authored 166 papers receiving a total of 4.2k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 74 papers in Analytical Chemistry, 66 papers in Mechanics of Materials and 57 papers in Spectroscopy. Recurrent topics in Benjamin W. Smith's work include Analytical chemistry methods development (72 papers), Laser-induced spectroscopy and plasma (64 papers) and Spectroscopy and Laser Applications (30 papers). Benjamin W. Smith is often cited by papers focused on Analytical chemistry methods development (72 papers), Laser-induced spectroscopy and plasma (64 papers) and Spectroscopy and Laser Applications (30 papers). Benjamin W. Smith collaborates with scholars based in United States, Italy and Germany. Benjamin W. Smith's co-authors include J. D. Winefordner, N. Omenetto, Igor B. Gornushkin, Bryan C. Castle, J. D. Winefordner, David A. Rusak, Tiffany L. Correll, Emily Gibb, Nicol� Omenetto and Michaël Tran and has published in prestigious journals such as Journal of Biological Chemistry, Applied Physics Letters and Journal of Applied Physics.

In The Last Decade

Benjamin W. Smith

162 papers receiving 3.9k citations

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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.

Comparing several atomic spectrometric methods to the super stars: special emphasis on laser induced breakdown spectrometry, LIBS, a future super star

2004 392 citations J. D. Winefordner, Igor B. Gornushkin et al. Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry profile →

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Name	h						Papers	Cites
Benjamin W. Smith United States	36	2.9k	2.8k	957	773	771	166	4.2k
N. Omenetto United States	33	4.6k 1.6×	4.2k 1.5×	1.2k 1.3×	1.1k 1.5×	1.5k 1.9×	197	6.6k
S. M. Angel United States	39	1.8k 0.6×	1.9k 0.7×	545 0.6×	612 0.8×	591 0.8×	127	4.6k
R. Fantoni Italy	37	2.9k 1.0×	2.3k 0.8×	1.3k 1.4×	854 1.1×	521 0.7×	213	4.7k
Andrzej W. Miziolek United States	35	4.5k 1.6×	3.6k 1.3×	1.3k 1.4×	1.1k 1.4×	1.2k 1.5×	105	5.5k
Leon J. Radziemski United States	30	3.3k 1.2×	2.6k 0.9×	865 0.9×	811 1.0×	709 0.9×	76	4.4k
K. Niemax Germany	46	2.6k 0.9×	2.6k 0.9×	478 0.5×	492 0.6×	2.0k 2.6×	211	6.1k
David A. Cremers United States	34	5.3k 1.8×	4.3k 1.6×	1.6k 1.7×	1.5k 2.0×	488 0.6×	88	5.8k
J. J. Laserna Spain	48	6.4k 2.2×	5.2k 1.9×	2.0k 2.0×	1.6k 2.1×	1.1k 1.5×	270	8.4k
G. Cristoforetti Italy	41	5.0k 1.7×	4.0k 1.4×	1.7k 1.8×	1.3k 1.7×	301 0.4×	94	5.4k
Alessandro De Giacomo Italy	44	4.9k 1.7×	3.3k 1.2×	1.0k 1.1×	1.5k 2.0×	350 0.5×	97	5.8k

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Li, Xiaohui, Benjamin W. Smith, & N. Omenetto. (2014). Laser Spark Ignition of Premixed Methane–Air Mixtures: Parameter Measurements and Determination of Key Factors for Ultimate Ignition Results. Applied Spectroscopy. 68(9). 975–991. 13 indexed citations

Smith, Benjamin W., et al.. (2008). Photofragmentation of nitro-based explosives with chemiluminescence detection. Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry. 391(7). 2617–2626. 9 indexed citations

Rodriguez-Celis, Esperanza Mariela, Igor B. Gornushkin, Uwe Heitmann, et al.. (2008). Laser induced breakdown spectroscopy as a tool for discrimination of glass for forensic applications. Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry. 391(5). 1961–1968. 87 indexed citations

Omenetto, N., et al.. (2005). Microchip laser ablation of metals: investigation of the ablation process in view of its application to laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy. Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry. 20(6). 544–544. 31 indexed citations

Pappas, Dimitri, et al.. (2002). Detection of Mie Scattering Using a Resonance Fluorescence Monochromator. Applied Spectroscopy. 56(9). 1237–1240. 4 indexed citations

Rusak, David A., et al.. (1997). Investigation of the Effect of Target Water Content on a Laser-Induced Plasma. Applied Spectroscopy. 51(11). 1628–1631. 17 indexed citations

McLaughlin, Colleen, et al.. (1996). FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH A HISTORY OF FIREARM INJURIES IN JUVENILES DRUG TRAFFICKERS AND VIOLENT JUVENILE OFFENDERS. 24(2). 157–165. 4 indexed citations

Hang, Wei, et al.. (1996). Microsecond-pulse glow discharge atomic emission. Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry. 355(5-6). 442–446. 16 indexed citations

Smith, Benjamin W., et al.. (1996). A capacitively coupled microwave plasma atomic emission spectrometer for the determination of trace metals in microsamples. Spectrochimica Acta Part B Atomic Spectroscopy. 51(1). 55–64. 2 indexed citations

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Petrucci, Giuseppe A., et al.. (1995). High-Spatial-Resolution OH Rotational Temperature Measurements in an Atmospheric-Pressure Flame Using an Indium-Based Resonance Ionization Detector. Applied Spectroscopy. 49(5). 655–659. 7 indexed citations

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Omenetto, N., et al.. (1994). Nonlinear behaviour of atomic fluorescence in mercury vapours following double-resonance laser excitation. Applied Physics B. 58(4). 303–307. 15 indexed citations

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Wensing, Michael, Benjamin W. Smith, & J. D. Winefordner. (1994). Capacitively coupled microwave plasma atomic emission spectrometer for the determination of lead in whole blood. Analytical Chemistry. 66(4). 531–535. 21 indexed citations

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Simeonsson, J. B., et al.. (1992). Raman spectrometry with metal vapor filters. Analytical Chemistry. 64(8). 964–967. 57 indexed citations

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Smith, Benjamin W., et al.. (1990). Long path atomic/ionic absorption spectrometry in an inductively coupled plasma. Analytical Chemistry. 62(6). 586–592. 11 indexed citations

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Jones, Bradley T., et al.. (1989). A simple, portable fluorimeter with a compact, inexpensive nitrogen laser source. Journal of Chemical Education. 66(4). 357–357. 11 indexed citations

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Uchida, Hiroshi, et al.. (1989). A New Desolvation System for Use with Capacitatively Coupled Microwave Plasma and Inductively Coupled Plasma-Atomic Emission Spectrometry. Applied Spectroscopy. 43(3). 425–430. 16 indexed citations

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Sakai, T., et al.. (1984). Use of Zeeman Atomic Absorption Flame Spectrometry for Measurements in C₂H₂/Air and C₂H₂/N₂O Flames. Spectroscopy Letters. 17(12). 819–826. 1 indexed citations

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Vahouny, George V., et al.. (1966). Comparative Effect of Glucose Feeding on the Activities of Some Liver and Heart Enzymes in Rats. Journal of Nutrition. 89(4). 505–512. 5 indexed citations

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Davison, Clarke, Benjamin W. Smith, & Paul K. Smith. (1962). Effects of Buffered and Unbuffered Acetylsalicylic Acid upon the Gastric Acidity of Normal Human Subjects. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 51(8). 759–763. 9 indexed citations

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Roe, Joseph H., Benjamin W. Smith, & C. R. Treadwell. (1954). Blood, Urine, and Tissue Amylase in Depancreatized Rats. Experimental Biology and Medicine. 87(1). 79–81. 17 indexed citations

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