Francis C. Moon

9.6k total citations · 2 hit papers
164 papers, 7.2k citations indexed

About

Francis C. Moon is a scholar working on Control and Systems Engineering, Statistical and Nonlinear Physics and Biomedical Engineering. According to data from OpenAlex, Francis C. Moon has authored 164 papers receiving a total of 7.2k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 49 papers in Control and Systems Engineering, 44 papers in Statistical and Nonlinear Physics and 43 papers in Biomedical Engineering. Recurrent topics in Francis C. Moon's work include Chaos control and synchronization (36 papers), Nonlinear Dynamics and Pattern Formation (25 papers) and Vibration and Dynamic Analysis (25 papers). Francis C. Moon is often cited by papers focused on Chaos control and synchronization (36 papers), Nonlinear Dynamics and Pattern Formation (25 papers) and Vibration and Dynamic Analysis (25 papers). Francis C. Moon collaborates with scholars based in United States, Japan and Canada. Francis C. Moon's co-authors include Philip Holmes, J. P. Gollub, Peter Graneau, Brian F. Feeny, Yih−Hsing Pao, Tamás Kalmár‐Nagy, Steven W. Shaw, Earl H. Dowell, Chih‐Kung Lee and Michael P. Paı̈doussis and has published in prestigious journals such as Nature, Physical Review Letters and Applied Physics Letters.

In The Last Decade

Francis C. Moon

159 papers receiving 6.8k citations

Hit Papers

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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.

Chaotic and Fractal Dynamics

1992 504 citations Francis C. Moon profile →
Modal Sensors/Actuators

1990 415 citations Francis C. Moon et al. Journal of Applied Mechanics profile →

Peers

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Dean T. Mook United States

Alan Champneys United Kingdom

Balakumar Balachandran United States

Marian Wiercigroch United Kingdom

Dietrich E. Wolf Germany

A. H. Nayfeh United States

Lawrence N. Virgin United States

Haiyan Hu China

Raymond H. Plaut United States

N. F. Pedersen Denmark

Dean T. Mook United States

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Countries citing papers authored by Francis C. Moon

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Fields of papers citing papers by Francis C. Moon

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Francis C. Moon

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All Works

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20 of 20 papers shown

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Johnson, Anthony J. & Francis C. Moon. (2006). Elastic waves and solid armature contact pressure in electromagnetic launchers. IEEE Transactions on Magnetics. 42(3). 422–429. 44 indexed citations

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Moon, Francis C.. (2003). Correction for Moon, Robert Willis and Franz Reuleaux: pioneers in the theory of machines. Notes and Records the Royal Society Journal of the History of Science. 57(3). 353–353. 1 indexed citations

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Moon, Francis C.. (2003). Franz Reuleaux: Contributions to 19th century kinematics and theory of machines. Applied Mechanics Reviews. 56(2). 261–285. 27 indexed citations

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Moon, Francis C.. (1999). IUTAM Symposium on New Applications of Nonlinear and Chaotic Dynamics in Mechanics : proceedings of the IUTAM symposium held in Ithaca, NY, USA, 27 July-1 August 1997. Kluwer Academic Publishers eBooks.

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Moon, Francis C.. (1998). Dynamics and chaos in manufacturing processes. Wiley eBooks. 128 indexed citations

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Moon, Francis C., Mark A. Johnson, & William T. Holmes. (1996). CONTROLLING CHAOS IN A TWO-WELL OSCILLATOR. International Journal of Bifurcation and Chaos. 6(2). 337–347. 12 indexed citations

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Cusumano, Joseph P. & Francis C. Moon. (1995). Chaotic non-planar vibrations of the thin elastica. Journal of Sound and Vibration. 179(2). 185–208. 43 indexed citations

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Moon, Francis C.. (1994). Superconducting levitation: applications to bearings and magnetic transportation. CERN Document Server (European Organization for Nuclear Research). 81 indexed citations

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Moon, Francis C. & John F. Abel. (1993). Nonlinear Dynamics of Deployable and Maneuverable Space Structures. Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC). 1 indexed citations

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Moon, Francis C. & Robert C. Hilborn. (1993). Chaotic and Fractal Dynamics: An Introduction for Applied Scientists and Engineers. American Journal of Physics. 61(7). 670–670. 29 indexed citations

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Moon, Francis C., et al.. (1988). Superconductivity: As temperatures rise, so do demands on MEs. Mechanical Engineering. 110(6). 1 indexed citations

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Niklas, Karl J. & Francis C. Moon. (1988). Flexural Stiffness and Modulus of Elasticity of Flower Stalks from Allium Stalks from Allium sativum as Measured by Multiple Resonance Frequency Spectra. American Journal of Botany. 75(10). 1517–1517. 22 indexed citations

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Moon, Francis C.. (1988). Chaotic vibrations of a magnet near a superconductor. Physics Letters A. 132(5). 249–252. 32 indexed citations

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Yuan, Kun, Francis C. Moon, & John F. Abel. (1980). Numerical Solutions for Coupled Magnetomechanics.. Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC). 1 indexed citations

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Abel, John F., et al.. (1979). Magnetic Forces in Plates Using Finite Elements. Engineering Mechanics. 730–733. 1 indexed citations

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Moon, Francis C. & Charles A. Swanson. (1977). Experiments on Buckling and Vibration of Superconducting Coils. Journal of Applied Mechanics. 44(4). 707–713. 14 indexed citations

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Moon, Francis C., et al.. (1975). Magnetoelastic Buckling and Vibration of a Rod Carrying Electric Current. Journal of Applied Mechanics. 42(4). 809–814. 17 indexed citations

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Moon, Francis C.. (1975). Wave propagation and impact in composite materials. 21 indexed citations

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Moon, Francis C.. (1974). Laboratory studies of magnetic levitation in the thin track limit. IEEE Transactions on Magnetics. 10(3). 439–442. 7 indexed citations

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Moon, Francis C.. (1972). Wave surfaces due to impact on anisotropic fiber composite plates. Composites. 3(3). 143–143. 3 indexed citations

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