S. Hofmann

14.6k total citations · 1 hit paper
209 papers, 7.6k citations indexed

About

S. Hofmann is a scholar working on Nuclear and High Energy Physics, Radiation and Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics. According to data from OpenAlex, S. Hofmann has authored 209 papers receiving a total of 7.6k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 193 papers in Nuclear and High Energy Physics, 105 papers in Radiation and 67 papers in Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics. Recurrent topics in S. Hofmann's work include Nuclear physics research studies (187 papers), Astronomical and nuclear sciences (102 papers) and Nuclear Physics and Applications (97 papers). S. Hofmann is often cited by papers focused on Nuclear physics research studies (187 papers), Astronomical and nuclear sciences (102 papers) and Nuclear Physics and Applications (97 papers). S. Hofmann collaborates with scholars based in Germany, Slovakia and Finland. S. Hofmann's co-authors include G. Münzenberg, P. Armbruster, F. P. Heßberger, Š. Šáró, D. Ackermann, A. V. Yeremin, W. Reisdorf, M. Leino, G. M�nzenberg and F. P. He�berger and has published in prestigious journals such as Nature, Physical Review Letters and SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología.

In The Last Decade

S. Hofmann

205 papers receiving 7.2k 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.

  1. The discovery of the heaviest elements
    2000 1.1k citations S. Hofmann, G. Münzenberg profile →

Author Peers

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Author Last Decade Papers Cites
S. Hofmann 7.3k 3.2k 2.0k 962 350 209 7.6k
G. Münzenberg 5.6k 0.8× 2.6k 0.8× 2.2k 1.0× 1.0k 1.1× 297 0.8× 179 6.5k
Yu. Ts. Oganessian 5.6k 0.8× 2.6k 0.8× 1.6k 0.8× 878 0.9× 216 0.6× 263 6.1k
W. Reisdorf 4.0k 0.6× 1.5k 0.5× 1.5k 0.7× 840 0.9× 156 0.4× 76 4.3k
D. J. Hinde 9.0k 1.2× 4.3k 1.3× 2.2k 1.1× 2.1k 2.2× 153 0.4× 228 9.2k
J.O. Newton 6.3k 0.9× 3.2k 1.0× 2.0k 1.0× 1.2k 1.2× 101 0.3× 143 6.6k
A. Sobiczewski 5.7k 0.8× 2.8k 0.9× 925 0.5× 571 0.6× 131 0.4× 112 5.8k
M. Blann 5.0k 0.7× 2.0k 0.6× 2.5k 1.2× 2.2k 2.3× 448 1.3× 146 5.9k
J. R. Huizenga 6.2k 0.9× 2.4k 0.8× 3.0k 1.5× 1.9k 2.0× 385 1.1× 205 7.4k
N. V. Antonenko 5.2k 0.7× 2.5k 0.8× 1.1k 0.5× 1.0k 1.1× 92 0.3× 319 5.6k
K. E. Rehm 3.9k 0.5× 2.2k 0.7× 1.5k 0.8× 542 0.6× 108 0.3× 195 4.7k

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Fields of papers citing papers by S. Hofmann

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of S. Hofmann

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Alamanos, N., M. J. G. Borge, S. Hofmann, P. Möller, & A. G. Popeko. (2025). Heavy and super-heavy nuclei and elements: production and properties. The European Physical Journal A. 61(1). 2 indexed citations
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Münzenberg, G., et al.. (2023). Heavy and superheavy elements: next generation experiments, ideas and considerations. The European Physical Journal A. 59(2). 8 indexed citations
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Heinz, S., D. Ackermann, F. P. Heßberger, et al.. (2020). New studies and a short review of heavy neutron-rich transfer products. The European Physical Journal A. 56(9). 19 indexed citations
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Hofmann, S.. (2019). Criteria for New Element Discovery: Providing Assurance in a Field of Allure and Romance. Chemistry International. 41(1). 10–15.
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Andreyev, A. N., S. Antalic, D. Ackermann, et al.. (2014). Alpha decay of 176Au. White Rose Research Online (University of Leeds, The University of Sheffield, University of York). 2 indexed citations
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Runke, J., Ch. E. Düllmann, Κ. Eberhardt, et al.. (2013). Preparation of actinide targets for the synthesis of the heaviest elements. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry. 299(2). 1081–1084. 28 indexed citations
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Hofmann, S.. (2012). Baukasten für Superschwergewichte. Physik in unserer Zeit. 43(1). 30–39. 1 indexed citations
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Kalandarov, Sh. A., G. G. Adamian, N. V. Antonenko, et al.. (2011). Emission of clusters withZ>2from excited actinide nuclei. Physical Review C. 84(5). 13 indexed citations
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Giesel, Kristina, S. Hofmann, Thomas Thiemann, & Oliver Winkler. (2010). 明白なゲージ不変一般相対論的摂動論:II.FRW背景と一次数. Classical and Quantum Gravity. 27(5). 1–52. 4 indexed citations
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Khuyagbaatar, J., F. P. Heßberger, S. Hofmann, et al.. (2010). The new isotope 236Cm and new data on 233Cm and 237, 238, 240Cf. The European Physical Journal A. 46(1). 59–67. 18 indexed citations
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Hofmann, S.. (2010). Welcome copernicium?. Nature Chemistry. 2(2). 146–146. 4 indexed citations
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Hofmann, S.. (2009). Synthesis of superheavy elements by cold fusion. Russian Chemical Reviews. 78(12). 1123–1138. 12 indexed citations
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Mazzocco, M., D. Ackermann, M. Block, et al.. (2008). MOCADI_FUSION: Extension of the Monte-Carlo code MOCADI to heavy-ion fusion–evaporation reactions. Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms. 266(15). 3467–3480. 14 indexed citations
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Štreicher, B., S. Antalic, M. Venhart, et al.. (2007). Alpha-Gamma Decay Studies of 261 Sg. Acta Physica Polonica B. 38(4). 1561. 1 indexed citations
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Denisov, V. Yu. & S. Hofmann. (2000). Production of Superheavy Elements in Cold Fusion Reactions. Acta Physica Polonica B. 31(2). 479. 1 indexed citations
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Hofmann, S.. (1999). Experiments with Superheavy Nuclei. Acta Physica Polonica B. 30(3). 621. 10 indexed citations
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Ćwiok, S., S. Hofmann, & W. Nazarewicz. (1994). Shell structure of the heaviest elements. Nuclear Physics A. 573(3). 356–394. 131 indexed citations
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Heßberger, F. P., S. Hofmann, G. Münzenberg, et al.. (1989). Influence of energy summing of α-particles and conversion electrons on the shapes of α-spectra in the region of the heaviest nuclei. Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A Accelerators Spectrometers Detectors and Associated Equipment. 274(3). 522–527. 31 indexed citations
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Münzenberg, G., P. Armbruster, F. P. Heßberger, et al.. (1987). The experimental work at the velocity filter SHIP — Results and plans. Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms. 26(1-3). 294–300. 14 indexed citations
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M�nzenberg, G., P. Armbruster, H. Folger, et al.. (1986). Evidence for264108, the heaviest known even-even isotope. The European Physical Journal A. 324(4). 489–490. 14 indexed citations

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