Three researchers from the Institute for Quantum Optics and Quantum Information (IQOQI) are among this year's “Highly Cited Researchers”. The Innsbruck quantum physicists Rainer Blatt, Hannes Pichler and Peter Zoller are thus among the most cited scientists worldwide.
IQOQI physicists Rainer Blatt, Hannes Pichler and Peter Zoller are among the world's most cited scientists and have been included in the prestigious list of "Highly Cited Researchers 2024". This list, published annually by Clarivate's Institute for Scientific Information (ISI), identifies researchers whose work was cited particularly frequently between 2013 and 2023. The award is considered an important indicator of the influence and relevance of scientific contributions.
Benchmark for scientific excellence
“Highly Cited Researchers” are among the one percent of scientists who are most frequently cited in their field worldwide. Their work significantly influences research and innovation and has a lasting impact on scientific discussions. The Institute for Quantum Optics and Quantum Information (IQOQI) in Innsbruck is represented on the list in the “Physics” category by Rainer Blatt, Hannes Pichler and Peter Zoller, once again demonstrating its leading international position in this field.
Almost 7,000 most cited worldwide
The USA remains the global leader among “Highly Cited Researchers” with 36.4% of the total of 6,636 researchers, followed by China (21.2%) and the UK (8.5%). Austria is represented with 45 mentions.