James Bjorken(1934–2024)
PhysicsJames Bjorken is a recipient of the Wolf Prize in Physics (2015) from United States. Their primary field is Physics. They were educated at Stanford University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. They have been affiliated with SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory.
United States
1
Major Awards
179
Publications
18,933
Citations
43
h-index
76
i10-index
105.8
Avg Citations/Paper
Awards & Recognition
Most Cited Works
Top publications by citation count#1
“Why Do We Do Physics? Because Physics Is Fun!”
Annual Review of Nuclear and Particle Science(2020)
0
citations
#2
A microscopic model for an emergent cosmological constant
International Journal of Modern Physics D(2018)
34
citations
#3
Wilson Prize article: Reflections on our experiences with developing the theory of intrabeam scattering
Physical Review Accelerators and Beams(2018)
10
citations
#4
Robert R. Wilson Prize II: A Quantum Field Theory Approach to Intrabeam Scattering
Bulletin of the American Physical Society(2017)
0
citations
#6
Dark Sectors 2016 Workshop: Community Report
arXiv: High Energy Physics - Phenomenology(2016)
349
citations
#7
Double diffraction at zero impact parameter
International Journal of Modern Physics A(2014)
3
citations
Recent Publications
View all works“Why Do We Do Physics? Because Physics Is Fun!”
Annual Review of Nuclear and Particle Science2020
0citations
Open AccessA microscopic model for an emergent cosmological constant
International Journal of Modern Physics D2018
34citations
Open AccessWilson Prize article: Reflections on our experiences with developing the theory of intrabeam scattering
Physical Review Accelerators and Beams2018
10citations
Open AccessRobert R. Wilson Prize II: A Quantum Field Theory Approach to Intrabeam Scattering
Bulletin of the American Physical Society2017
0citations
Sidney David Drell
Physics Today2017
0citations
Open AccessDark Sectors 2016 Workshop: Community Report
arXiv: High Energy Physics - Phenomenology2016
349citations
Double diffraction at zero impact parameter
International Journal of Modern Physics A2014
3citations
Darkness: What comprises empty space?
Annalen der Physik2013
7citations
418citations
External Profiles
Education
Stanford University(Doctor of Philosophy)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology(Bachelor of Science)
Doctoral Advisors
Career Timeline
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory?–present
Fermilab?–present
Academy Memberships
National Academy of Sciences (US)American Academy of Arts and SciencesRoyal Swedish Academy of SciencesChinese Academy of Sciences
Related Laureates
Other winners of the same award(s)
MR
Martin Rees
Wolf Prize in Physics (2024)
GB
Gilles Brassard
Turing Award (2025)
JK
Jainendra K. Jain
Wolf Prize in Physics (2025)
MH
Moti Heiblum
Wolf Prize in Physics (2025)
JP
James P. Eisenstein
Wolf Prize in Physics (2025)
FC
Federico Capasso
Wolf Prize in Physics (2024)
NE
Nader Engheta
Wolf Prize in Physics (2024)
CB
Charles Bennett
Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics (2023)
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