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R. W. Short

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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About R. W. Short at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

R. W. Short is an academic professional affiliated with Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Their primary research focus includes Laser-induced spectroscopy and plasma, Laser-Plasma Interactions and Diagnostics, and Laser-Matter Interactions and Applications. As a highly cited researcher, their work has accumulated over 5,619 citations, reflecting substantial influence across the academic community. Their H-index of 38 further reflects the breadth and sustained impact of their scholarly contributions.

Research Areas

Laser-induced spectroscopy and plasmaLaser-Plasma Interactions and DiagnosticsLaser-Matter Interactions and ApplicationsAtomic and Molecular PhysicsLaser Design and Applications

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Research Output

Total Citations5,619

Emerging researcher

Publications230

Active researcher

h-index38

Established scholar

i10-index79

Growing portfolio

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