Subfield · Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics · Canada
Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics research in Canada
Perimeter Institute ranks first in Canada for Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics research in 2022–2025 (#107 worldwide), followed by University of Waterloo and University of Toronto.
- Canada's world rank
- #11 of 59 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 2.4k
- Top-10% rate
- 15.8%
- Ranked institutions
- 12
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics in Canada?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Perimeter InstituteWaterloo | #107 | 26.3 | 43.6% | 80 |
| 2 | University of WaterlooWaterloo | #129 | 23.3 | 20.7% | 181 |
| 3 | University of TorontoToronto | #161 | 19.8 | 17.5% | 189 |
| 4 | University of British ColumbiaVancouver | #201 | 16.3 | 15.6% | 139 |
| 5 | University of OttawaOttawa | #227 | 14.4 | 15.9% | 127 |
| 6 | McGill UniversityMontreal | #259 | 12.3 | 15.7% | 108 |
| 7 | University of AlbertaEdmonton | #324 | 8.8 | 14.2% | 120 |
| 8 | National Research Council CanadaOttawa | #412 | 5.0 | 11.1% | 109 |
| 9 | University of CalgaryCalgary | #431 | 4.3 | 15.7% | 68 |
| 10 | Institut National de la Recherche ScientifiqueQuébec | #444 | 3.8 | 11.5% | 66 |
| 11 | Polytechnique MontréalMontreal | #462 | 3.2 | 14.2% | 66 |
| 12 | McMaster UniversityHamilton | #525 | 116.0 | 10.4% | 70 |
Institutions in Canada above the floor of 40 fractional works in Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics researchers in Canada?
Jianping Yao, P. B. Corkum and Ian Affleck rank highest among researchers based in Canada.
- 1Jianping Yao#3,493 worldwide overall1.2k citations · 29 works
- 2P. B. Corkum#4,425 worldwide overall2.1k citations · 113 works
- 3Ian Affleck#4,550 worldwide overall2.3k citations · 58 works
- 4Sajeev John#8,142 worldwide overall1.1k citations · 31 works
- 5Hoi‐Kwong Lo#9,925 worldwide overall1.3k citations · 33 works
- 6Alexandre Blais#18,008 worldwide overall901 citations · 33 works
- 7Aephraim M. Steinberg#21,808 worldwide overall675 citations · 41 works
- 8Dennis R. Salahub#23,360 worldwide overall1.1k citations · 35 works
- 9H. M. van Driel#24,743 worldwide overall827 citations · 53 works
- 10Wolfgang Tittel#26,849 worldwide overall593 citations · 31 works
- 11Christoph Simon#28,351 worldwide overall851 citations · 46 works
- 12Daniel F. V. James#32,518 worldwide overall572 citations · 29 works
- 13Paul Brumer#34,193 worldwide overall792 citations · 64 works
- 14Ke Wu#34,783 worldwide overall3.2k citations · 33 works
- 15Brent E. Little#46,247 worldwide overall527 citations · 47 works
How Canada compares with other countries in Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics