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SSS Optical Technologies

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Research works
54
▲ 244% vs 2018-21
Citations
303
5.6 per fractional work
Top-10% rate
6.5%
all institutions 10.0%
Open access
20%
world 40%
International
14%
world 18%
SSS Optical Technologies

Not ranked overall: SSS Optical Technologies is under the volume floor below which a citation excellence rate is noise. Not ranked is not the same as ranked last.

Which fields of science does SSS Optical Technologies work in?

In all years, 64% of research at SSS Optical Technologies is in Physical Sciences, 17% in Health Sciences. Its largest fields are Engineering (29%), Materials Science (13%), Medicine (11%). It does 1.5× the world's share of Physical Sciences.

Physical Sciences: 35 fractional works · 64.2% of its workEngineering: 16 fractional works · 29.4% of its workElectrical and Electronic Engineering: 10 fractional works · 18.0% of its workBiomedical Engineering: 2 fractional works · 2.9% of its workOcean Engineering: 1 fractional works · 2.5% of its workMechanical Engineering: 1 fractional works · 2.3% of its workComputational Mechanics: 1 fractional works · 1.4% of its workMechanics of Materials: 0 fractional works · 0.8% of its workAerospace Engineering: 0 fractional works · 0.6% of its workMedia Technology: 0 fractional works · 0.5% of its workSmaller subfields together: 0 fractional works · 0.3% of its workMaterials Science: 7 fractional works · 12.6% of its workMaterials Chemistry: 5 fractional works · 9.4% of its workCeramics and Composites: 1 fractional works · 1.6% of its workElectronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials: 1 fractional works · 1.1% of its workSurfaces, Coatings and Films: 0 fractional works · 0.5% of its workPhysics and Astronomy: 5 fractional works · 10.1% of its workAtomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics: 3 fractional works · 6.0% of its workAstronomy and Astrophysics: 1 fractional works · 1.5% of its workInstrumentation: 0 fractional works · 0.8% of its workCondensed Matter Physics: 0 fractional works · 0.7% of its workRadiation: 0 fractional works · 0.7% of its workStatistical and Nonlinear Physics: 0 fractional works · 0.4% of its workChemistry: 3 fractional works · 5.1% of its workSpectroscopy: 1 fractional works · 1.7% of its workPhysical and Theoretical Chemistry: 1 fractional works · 1.1% of its workInorganic Chemistry: 1 fractional works · 1.0% of its workOrganic Chemistry: 1 fractional works · 1.0% of its workSmaller subfields together: 0 fractional works · 0.1% of its workComputer Science: 2 fractional works · 3.1% of its workComputer Networks and Communications: 1 fractional works · 1.2% of its workArtificial Intelligence: 1 fractional works · 1.1% of its workComputer Vision and Pattern Recognition: 0 fractional works · 0.6% of its workSmaller subfields together: 0 fractional works · 0.1% of its workEnvironmental Science: 1 fractional works · 1.4% of its workIndustrial and Manufacturing Engineering: 0 fractional works · 0.7% of its workGlobal and Planetary Change: 0 fractional works · 0.6% of its workEnergy: 1 fractional works · 1.0% of its workRenewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment: 1 fractional works · 1.0% of its workMathematics: 0 fractional works · 0.8% of its workModeling and Simulation: 0 fractional works · 0.6% of its workSmaller subfields together: 0 fractional works · 0.2% of its workChemical Engineering: 0 fractional works · 0.7% of its workProcess Chemistry and Technology: 0 fractional works · 0.6% of its workSmaller subfields together: 0 fractional works · 0.1% of its workEarth and Planetary Sciences: 0 fractional works · 0.1% of its workHealth Sciences: 9 fractional works · 16.7% of its workMedicine: 6 fractional works · 10.5% of its workRadiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging: 2 fractional works · 3.4% of its workEpidemiology: 1 fractional works · 1.7% of its workPublic Health, Environmental and Occupational Health: 1 fractional works · 1.4% of its workPulmonary and Respiratory Medicine: 1 fractional works · 1.2% of its workSurgery: 1 fractional works · 1.2% of its workOncology: 0 fractional works · 0.7% of its workOphthalmology: 0 fractional works · 0.3% of its workUrology: 0 fractional works · 0.2% of its workSmaller subfields together: 0 fractional works · 0.6% of its workHealth Professions: 3 fractional works · 5.9% of its workGeneral Health Professions: 2 fractional works · 4.0% of its workHealth Information Management: 1 fractional works · 1.2% of its workEmergency Medical Services: 0 fractional works · 0.6% of its workVeterinary: 0 fractional works · 0.3% of its workEquine: 0 fractional works · 0.3% of its workSocial Sciences: 9 fractional works · 16.1% of its workSocial Sciences: 5 fractional works · 9.2% of its workEducation: 2 fractional works · 3.7% of its workSociology and Political Science: 1 fractional works · 2.2% of its workLaw: 1 fractional works · 1.4% of its workTransportation: 0 fractional works · 0.8% of its workPolitical Science and International Relations: 0 fractional works · 0.8% of its workAnthropology: 0 fractional works · 0.3% of its workSmaller subfields together: 0 fractional works · 0.1% of its workBusiness, Management and Accounting: 1 fractional works · 2.2% of its workManagement of Technology and Innovation: 1 fractional works · 1.9% of its workMarketing: 0 fractional works · 0.3% of its workDecision Sciences: 1 fractional works · 1.5% of its workManagement Science and Operations Research: 0 fractional works · 0.8% of its workStatistics, Probability and Uncertainty: 0 fractional works · 0.8% of its workArts and Humanities: 1 fractional works · 1.5% of its workReligious studies: 1 fractional works · 1.1% of its workPhilosophy: 0 fractional works · 0.4% of its workPsychology: 1 fractional works · 1.1% of its workSocial Psychology: 1 fractional works · 1.1% of its workEconomics, Econometrics and Finance: 0 fractional works · 0.6% of its workEconomics and Econometrics: 0 fractional works · 0.3% of its workFinance: 0 fractional works · 0.3% of its workLife Sciences: 2 fractional works · 3.0% of its workBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology: 1 fractional works · 1.4% of its workBiophysics: 0 fractional works · 0.6% of its workStructural Biology: 0 fractional works · 0.6% of its workSmaller subfields together: 0 fractional works · 0.2% of its workAgricultural and Biological Sciences: 1 fractional works · 1.2% of its workInsect Science: 0 fractional works · 0.9% of its workEcology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics: 0 fractional works · 0.3% of its workNeuroscience: 0 fractional works · 0.3% of its workCognitive Neuroscience: 0 fractional works · 0.3% of its workALL ITS WORKSSS OpticalTechnologies54fractional works, all years
Life Sciences3%Physical Sciences64%Health Sciences17%Social Sciences16%

Each ring splits the one inside it: the four domains of science, their fields, their subfields. Size is fractional works in all years. Every slice is a page; the interactive view zooms down to single topics and colours each by how much more of it this institution does than the world.

Its 4 domains and 22 fields, with their numbers
    1. Engineering1629.4%
    2. Materials Science712.6%
    3. Physics and Astronomy510.1%
    4. Chemistry35.1%
    5. Computer Science23.1%
    6. Environmental Science11.4%
    7. Energy11.0%
    8. Mathematics00.8%
    9. Chemical Engineering00.7%
    10. Earth and Planetary Sciences00.1%
    1. Medicine610.5%
    2. Health Professions35.9%
    3. Veterinary00.3%
    1. Social Sciences59.2%
    2. Business, Management and Accounting12.2%
    3. Decision Sciences11.5%
    4. Arts and Humanities11.5%
    5. Psychology11.1%
    6. Economics, Econometrics and Finance00.6%
    1. Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology11.4%
    2. Agricultural and Biological Sciences11.2%
    3. Neuroscience00.3%
All of science, and how each field's share has moved since 1950: the Science domain explorer

Field profile

Location quotient across every field it publishes in: outside the ring is more than an institution of this size would be expected to publish, inside it is less.

Agricultural and Biological Sciences: 0.19× its world share, 0 worksAgricultural and Bio…Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology: 0.41× its world share, 0 worksBiochemistry, Geneti…Chemistry: 1.10× its world share, 0 worksChemistryComputer Science: 0.37× its world share, 0 worksComputer ScienceEnergy: 3.13× its world share, 0 worksEnergyEngineering: 0.77× its world share, 2 worksEngineeringMaterials Science: 1.49× its world share, 1 worksMaterials ScienceMathematics: 1.50× its world share, 0 worksMathematicsPhysics and Astronomy: 1.66× its world share, 1 worksPhysics and AstronomyHealth Professions: 6.04× its world share, 3 worksHealth ProfessionsMedicine: 0.92× its world share, 3 worksMedicineVeterinary: 6.51× its world share, 0 worksVeterinaryArts and Humanities: 1.00× its world share, 0 worksArts and HumanitiesBusiness, Management and Accounting: 1.92× its world share, 1 worksBusiness, Management…Psychology: 0.73× its world share, 0 worksPsychologySocial Sciences: 1.70× its world share, 4 worksSocial Sciences1×world share
more than its size predictsabout as predictedless

Rings at 0.5×, 1× and 2×. Widest outward: Veterinary, 6.5×. Every wedge is a field page.

All 16 fields, with their numbers
  1. Veterinary6.51×0 works
  2. Health Professions6.04×3 works
  3. Energy3.13×0 works
  4. Business, Management and Accounting1.92×1 works
  5. Social Sciences1.70×4 works
  6. Physics and Astronomy1.66×1 works
  7. Mathematics1.50×0 works
  8. Materials Science1.49×1 works
  9. Chemistry1.10×0 works
  10. Arts and Humanities1.00×0 works
  11. Medicine0.92×3 works
  12. Engineering0.77×2 works
  13. Psychology0.73×0 works
  14. Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology0.41×0 works
  15. Computer Science0.37×0 works
  16. Agricultural and Biological Sciences0.19×0 works

What are the most cited papers from SSS Optical Technologies?

The most cited paper from SSS Optical Technologies is "A far ultraviolet imager for the International Solar-Terrestrial Physics Mission" (Marsha R. Torr, D. G. Torr, Muamer Zukic et al., 1995), with 449 citations. Next come "A design methodology for a bulk-micromachined two-dimensional electrostatic torsion micromirror" (54) and "Scoring of Progressive Power Lenses by Means of User Power Maps" (39).

Most cited papers
#PaperReleasedCitations
1 A far ultraviolet imager for the International Solar-Terrestrial Physics Mission Marsha R. Torr, D. G. Torr, Muamer Zukic et al. · Space Science Reviews Open access Feb 1995 449
2 A design methodology for a bulk-micromachined two-dimensional electrostatic torsion micromirror Zhili Hao, Brian Wingfield, Michael R. Whitley et al. · Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems Oct 2003 54
3 Scoring of Progressive Power Lenses by Means of User Power Maps Rubén Arroyo, Daniel Crespo, José Alonso · Optometry and Vision Science 24 Feb 2012 39
4 Thermoelectric properties of Al-doped ZnO composite films with polymer nanoparticles prepared by pulsed laser deposition Abdalla M. Darwish, Aziz Muhammad, Sergey S. Sarkisov et al. · Composites Part B Engineering Open access 15 Feb 2019 32
5 Polymer nano-composite films with inorganic upconversion phosphor and electro-optic additives made by concurrent triple-beam matrix assisted and direct pulsed laser deposition Abdalla M. Darwish, Shaelynn Moore, Aziz Mohammad et al. · Composites Part B Engineering Open access 20 Oct 2016 25
All 85 most cited papers, with filters and sorting

Which keywords describe research at SSS Optical Technologies?

By fractional works in all years, weighted toward what it does more of than the world: Crystal Growth, Solar Cell Efficiency, Solid-State Lighting, Frequency Conversion, Luminescent Materials, Upconversion Nanoparticles, Raman Lasers and Solid-State Lasers.

▲ more of its work than of the world's◆ about the world's share▼ less than the world's

Size is fractional works in all years in the topics tagged with each word; colour is the word's share of this institution's work against its share of the world's. The 40 words are chosen for being large and distinctive. Each links to the topic it comes from most.

All 40 words, with their numbers
  1. Crystal Growth4▲ 19×7 topics
  2. Solar Cell Efficiency4▲ 57×2 topics
  3. Solid-State Lighting3▲ 65×2 topics
  4. Frequency Conversion3▲ 62×3 topics
  5. Luminescent Materials3▲ 67×1 topic
  6. Upconversion Nanoparticles3▲ 116×1 topic
  7. Raman Lasers3▲ 33×2 topics
  8. Solid-State Lasers2▲ 115×1 topic
  9. Ytterbium2▲ 115×1 topic
  10. Biosensors2▲ 5.4×5 topics
  11. Healthcare2▲ 4.3×3 topics
  12. Microcavities2▲ 20×2 topics
  13. Student Engagement2▲ 12×3 topics
  14. Efficiency2▲ 11×5 topics
  15. Optical Modulators2▲ 14×2 topics
  16. Nanostructures2▲ 5.9×5 topics
  17. Microfabrication1▲ 39×3 topics
  18. Solar Cells1▲ 8.3×6 topics
  19. Leadership Development1▲ 57×2 topics
  20. Learning Outcomes1▲ 11×2 topics
  21. Optical Interconnects1▲ 31×1 topic
  22. Semiconductor Lasers1▲ 25×1 topic
  23. Sensors1▲ 17×2 topics
  24. Breath Analysis1▲ 15×2 topics
  25. Elderly Care1▲ 16×2 topics
  26. Fiber Lasers1▲ 16×2 topics
  27. High Efficiency1▲ 63×1 topic
  28. Multijunction Solar Cells1▲ 120×1 topic
  29. Nanophotonic Waveguides1▲ 15×1 topic
  30. Silicon Photonics1▲ 14×1 topic
  31. Actuators1▲ 14×2 topics
  32. Semiconductors1▲ 7.8×4 topics
  33. Silicon1▲ 28×2 topics
  34. Career Choice1▲ 60×1 topic
  35. Diabetic Retinopathy1▲ 22×1 topic
  36. Direct Payments1▲ 116×1 topic
  37. Electric Discharge1▲ 53×1 topic
  38. Experiential Learning1▲ 30×1 topic
  39. Laser Oscillation1▲ 53×1 topic
  40. Marketing Education1▲ 139×1 topic

Which research topics does SSS Optical Technologies publish most on?

By volume in 2022-now: solar cell performance optimization, Management and Marketing Education, Healthcare innovation and challenges and Dental Education, Practice, Research.

solar cell performance o…1solar cell performance optimization: 1 fractional worksManagement and Marketing…1Management and Marketing Education: 1 fractional worksHealthcare innovation an…1Healthcare innovation and challenges: 1 fractional worksDental Education, Practi…1Dental Education, Practice, Research: 1 fractional worksOphthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies: 1 fractional worksHealthcare Quality and Management: 1 fractional worksLuminescence Properties …0Luminescence Properties of Advanced Materials: 0 fractional worksPlasma Applications and Diagnostics: 0 fractional worksContemporary Christian Leadership and Education: 0 fractional worksLegal Studies and Policies: 0 fractional works
Electrical and Electronic EngineeringManagement of Technology and InnovationEducationGeneral Health Professions6 others

Area is fractional works; colour is the subfield each topic belongs to.

  1. 1 solar cell performance optimization Electrical and Electronic Engineering 1 works
  2. 2 Management and Marketing Education Management of Technology and Innovation 1 works
  3. 3 Healthcare innovation and challenges Education 1 works
  4. 4 Dental Education, Practice, Research General Health Professions 1 works
  5. 5 Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies Epidemiology 1 works
  6. 6 Healthcare Quality and Management Health Information Management 1 works
  7. 7 Luminescence Properties of Advanced Materials Materials Chemistry 0 works
  8. 8 Plasma Applications and Diagnostics Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging 0 works
  9. 9 Contemporary Christian Leadership and Education Religious studies 0 works
  10. 10 Legal Studies and Policies Law 0 works

How open and international is its research?

Against the world's own shares: the tick on each track. Both are shares of its output, so they sit on one scale and can be read against each other as well as against the world.

openly available19.6%not open80.4%

World: 40% of research is openly available.

with international co-authors14.3%domestic only85.7%

World: 18% is written across borders.

How has SSS Optical Technologies's research output changed?

Output in 2022-2025 was 244% higher than in 2018-2021.

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The same series as a ribbon: one cell per year, darker for more. The line above answers how much; this answers when.

Its share of all research

Growing output can still be a shrinking share: all of science grows. This is SSS Optical Technologies as a percentage of every work published that year, 0.00013% in 2024.

still counting0.00050%0.0010%SSS Optical Technologies0.000044% in 202519801990200020102020

Fractional works of SSS Optical Technologies over all fractional works that year. How the balance of science has shifted.

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