Subfield · Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics · Spain
Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics research in Spain
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid ranks first in Spain for Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics research in 2022–2025 (#117 worldwide), followed by Institute of Photonic Sciences and Donostia International Physics Center.
- Spain's world rank
- #9 of 59 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 2.8k
- Top-10% rate
- 17.4%
- 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 Spain?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Universidad Autónoma de MadridMadrid | #117 | 24.9 | 20.0% | 166 |
| 2 | Institute of Photonic SciencesBarcelona | #135 | 22.6 | 27.6% | 128 |
| 3 | Donostia International Physics CenterDonostia / San Sebastian | #155 | 20.4 | 26.7% | 102 |
| 4 | Institució Catalana de Recerca i Estudis AvançatsBarcelona | #237 | 13.7 | 33.2% | 86 |
| 5 | IkerbasqueBilbao | #252 | 12.7 | 24.0% | 77 |
| 6 | University of the Basque CountryLeioa | #275 | 11.4 | 16.1% | 114 |
| 7 | Universidad Complutense de MadridMadrid | #357 | 7.2 | 10.7% | 124 |
| 8 | Universitat de BarcelonaBarcelona | #405 | 5.2 | 18.4% | 71 |
| 9 | Universitat Politècnica de CatalunyaBarcelona | #424 | 4.5 | 11.8% | 87 |
| 10 | Universidad de SalamancaSalamanca | #437 | 4.1 | 13.1% | 77 |
| 11 | Universitat de ValènciaValencia | #460 | 3.2 | 13.3% | 68 |
| 12 | Universidad Politécnica de MadridMadrid | #503 | 1.8 | 12.0% | 60 |
Institutions in Spain 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 Spain?
Daniel Sánchez‐Portal, F. J. García‐Vidal and Maciej Lewenstein rank highest among researchers based in Spain.
- 1Daniel Sánchez‐Portal#3,887 worldwide overall3k citations · 42 works
- 2F. J. García‐Vidal#9,356 worldwide overall1.5k citations · 40 works
- 3Maciej Lewenstein#11,489 worldwide overall3.4k citations · 200 works
- 4Anna Sanpera#13,322 worldwide overall1.1k citations · 41 works
- 5F. Guinea#21,952 worldwide overall2.8k citations · 91 works
- 6Hugues de Riedmatten#25,526 worldwide overall754 citations · 38 works
- 7F. Flóres#27,646 worldwide overall946 citations · 64 works
- 8J. Capmany#43,570 worldwide overall1.1k citations · 34 works
- 9Antonio Acín#45,080 worldwide overall796 citations · 32 works
- 10Luis Plaja#47,650 worldwide overall484 citations · 51 works
- 11V. Ahufinger#51,889 worldwide overall539 citations · 46 works
- 12Stephan Roche#58,102 worldwide overall1.1k citations · 38 works
- 13Valerio Pruneri#58,839 worldwide overall527 citations · 31 works
- 14A. Polls#59,556 worldwide overall565 citations · 37 works
- 15Ramón Aguado#84,178 worldwide overall595 citations · 50 works
How Spain compares with other countries in Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics