J. H. van der Merwe

5.8k total citations · 2 hit papers
54 papers, 2.3k citations indexed

About

J. H. van der Merwe is a scholar working on Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics, Materials Chemistry and Atmospheric Science. According to data from OpenAlex, J. H. van der Merwe has authored 54 papers receiving a total of 2.3k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 26 papers in Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics, 26 papers in Materials Chemistry and 11 papers in Atmospheric Science. Recurrent topics in J. H. van der Merwe's work include Surface and Thin Film Phenomena (19 papers), Microstructure and mechanical properties (14 papers) and nanoparticles nucleation surface interactions (11 papers). J. H. van der Merwe is often cited by papers focused on Surface and Thin Film Phenomena (19 papers), Microstructure and mechanical properties (14 papers) and nanoparticles nucleation surface interactions (11 papers). J. H. van der Merwe collaborates with scholars based in South Africa, United States and Canada. J. H. van der Merwe's co-authors include D. Kuhlmann‐Wilsdorf, G. J. Shiflet, J. A. Snyman, J. S. Vermaak, W. A. Jesser, H.G.F. Wilsdorf, William A. Jesser, F.D. Auret, M. W. H. Braun and Sanette Ferreira and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, Journal of Applied Physics and Surface Science.

In The Last Decade

J. H. van der Merwe

53 papers receiving 2.2k citations

Hit Papers

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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.

Crystal Interfaces. Part I. Semi-Infinite Crystals

1963 540 citations J. H. van der Merwe profile →
Crystal Interfaces. Part II. Finite Overgrowths

1963 536 citations J. H. van der Merwe profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name	h						Papers	Cites
J. H. van der Merwe South Africa	20	1.2k	1.1k	652	495	398	54	2.3k
D. W. Pashley United Kingdom	26	1.4k 1.2×	1.5k 1.4×	1.0k 1.6×	462 0.9×	336 0.8×	57	3.2k
P.J. Goodhew United Kingdom	29	1.6k 1.4×	823 0.8×	777 1.2×	649 1.3×	308 0.8×	150	2.8k
W. A. Jesser United States	30	1.9k 1.6×	1.2k 1.1×	800 1.2×	584 1.2×	389 1.0×	95	3.5k
A.G. Dirks Netherlands	17	725 0.6×	604 0.6×	597 0.9×	485 1.0×	550 1.4×	56	1.8k
W. Frank Germany	34	2.3k 2.0×	1.1k 1.0×	1.2k 1.8×	1.4k 2.9×	352 0.9×	148	3.8k
K. L. Merkle United States	31	2.0k 1.7×	540 0.5×	668 1.0×	435 0.9×	296 0.7×	124	2.9k
S. M. Yalisove United States	30	875 0.7×	846 0.8×	754 1.2×	400 0.8×	824 2.1×	121	2.6k
H. Saka Japan	26	1.4k 1.2×	349 0.3×	379 0.6×	832 1.7×	354 0.9×	149	2.2k
R. Gevers India	24	1.1k 1.0×	595 0.5×	437 0.7×	419 0.8×	245 0.6×	86	2.1k
C. Bauer United States	22	739 0.6×	296 0.3×	359 0.6×	348 0.7×	300 0.8×	89	1.5k

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Merwe, J. H. van der, et al.. (2013). Managing environmental impact of bouldering as a niche outdoor-climbing activity. South African Journal for Research in Sport Physical Education and Recreation. 36(1). 229–251. 3 indexed citations

Merwe, J. H. van der, Sanette Ferreira, & Adriaan van Niekerk. (2013). Resource-directed spatial planning of agritourism with GIS. South African Geographical Journal. 95(1). 16–37. 17 indexed citations

Merwe, J. H. van der, et al.. (2006). ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT OF AIRCRAFT NOISE EXPOSURE AT CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. South African Geographical Journal. 88(2). 177–193. 11 indexed citations

Merwe, J. H. van der, et al.. (2005). Aircraft noise management through controlled-area demarcation in South Africa: Its application at Cape Town International airport. South African Journal of Science. 101. 400–408. 2 indexed citations

Merwe, J. H. van der, et al.. (2000). Interplay between misfit strain relief and Stranski–Krastanov growth in fcc (111)/bcc (110) ultrathin film epitaxy. Surface Science. 449(1-3). 167–179. 2 indexed citations

Merwe, J. H. van der. (2000). Interplay between misfit strain relief and Stranski–Krastanov growth in fcc (111)/bcc (110) ultrathin film epitaxy. Surface Science. 449(1-3). 151–166. 11 indexed citations

Merwe, J. H. van der, et al.. (1997). Elastic properties of a bcc {110} monolayer on a fcc {111} substrate. Surface Science. 388(1-3). 33–49. 1 indexed citations

Merwe, J. H. van der & G. J. Shiflet. (1994). The role of structural ledges at phase boundaries—I. Interfaces with rectangular atomic nets. Acta Metallurgica et Materialia. 42(4). 1173–1187. 29 indexed citations

Vanselow, R., M. W. H. Braun, & J. H. van der Merwe. (1989). Two-dimensional graphite {0001} island on Pt{110} and its vicinal areas: Nucleation, growth mechanism and epitaxial orientation. Surface Science. 214(1-2). 197–208. 7 indexed citations

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Merwe, J. H. van der, et al.. (1982). Misfit accomodation in epitaxial monolayers on (111) f.c.c. and (110) b.c.c. substrates II: Analytical approach to monolayers in the Nishiyama-Wassermann orientation. Thin Solid Films. 91(3). 257–276. 15 indexed citations

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Kuhlmann‐Wilsdorf, D. & J. H. van der Merwe. (1982). Theory of dislocation cell sizes in deformed metals. Materials Science and Engineering. 55(1). 79–83. 155 indexed citations

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Fourie, J. T., P.J. Jackson, D. Kuhlmann‐Wilsdorf, et al.. (1982). Nomenclature for dislocation arrays. Scripta Metallurgica. 16(2). 157–160. 16 indexed citations

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Merwe, J. H. van der, et al.. (1982). Misfit accommodation in epitaxial monolayers on (111) f.c.c. and (110) b.c.c. substrates IV: Analytical approach to loss of complete coherence. Thin Solid Films. 94(4). 341–352. 9 indexed citations

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Merwe, J. H. van der & F.D. Auret. (1974). The Significance of Certain Crystal Parameters in Epitaxial Growth. Japanese Journal of Applied Physics. 13(S1). 583–583. 4 indexed citations

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Merwe, J. H. van der. (1972). Structure of epitaxial crystal interfaces. Surface Science. 31. 198–228. 115 indexed citations

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Jesser, W. A. & J. H. van der Merwe. (1972). The size dependence of equilibrium elastic strain in finite epitaxial islands. Surface Science. 31. 229–240. 25 indexed citations

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Merwe, J. H. van der, et al.. (1970). Dynamics of dieldrin and its photoisomerization product, photodieldrin, on veld and in livestock exposed to dieldrin-treated veld.. Phytophylactica. 2(1). 33–48. 5 indexed citations

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Merwe, J. H. van der, et al.. (1970). On Bonding and Structure of Epitaxial Bicrystals I. Semi‐Infinite Crystals. physica status solidi (b). 38(1). 335–344. 15 indexed citations

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Vermaak, J. S. & J. H. van der Merwe. (1964). On misfit dislocations in the diffusion zone of a bicrystal system. Philosophical magazine. 10(107). 785–800. 36 indexed citations

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Kuhlmann‐Wilsdorf, D., J. H. van der Merwe, & H.G.F. Wilsdorf. (1952). LIX. Elementary structure and slip band formation in aluminium. The London Edinburgh and Dublin Philosophical Magazine and Journal of Science. 43(341). 632–644. 46 indexed citations

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