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Astronomy and Astrophysical Research

Astronomy and Astrophysical Research is a research topic within Instrumentation. Science Explorer counts 57k research works in it since 1950. 9.8% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.

This cluster of papers covers advancements in astronomical instrumentation, spectroscopy, and data reduction software, focusing on topics such as telescope design, construction, and performance, fiber optics for integral field units and multi-object spectroscopy, as well as the development of data reduction software for processing astronomical data. The cluster also includes discussions on wide-field spectroscopy, optical fibers at cryogenic temperatures, and the design and performance of various spectrographs for ground-based telescopes.

  • Astronomical Instrumentation
  • Spectrograph
  • Telescope
  • Fiber Optics
  • Data Reduction Software
  • Integral Field Unit
  • Multi-Object Spectroscopy
  • Optical Fibres
  • Wide-Field Spectroscopy
  • Observatory
Research works
57k
fractional, since 1950
In the world top 10%
5.6k
per year above
Top-10% rate
9.8%
share of its works in the world top 10%
Growth, 2018-21 → 2022-25
-23%
the tick is no change
Largest producer
United States
41% of the 10 largest, 2022-now
Astronomy and Astrophysical Research
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