Bibliometric Analysis of Kinematic Vortices and Phase Slip Simulations in Superconductivity Based on Ginzburg–Landau Theory
Thalita Oliveira Rocha Rezende, Rodolfo Izquierdo, Erik Zampieri, Edimar S. Duran, and Rafael Zadorosny
Departamento de Física e Química, Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Faculdade de Engenharia, Caixa Postal 31, 15385-000, Ilha Solteira, SP, Brazil.
Abstract
This study presents a bibliometric analysis of the scientific production related to the simulation of kinematic vortices and Phase Slip phenomena in superconductivity, based on the Ginzburg-Landau theory, covering the period from 1971 to 2025. The search, conducted in the Web of Science database using specific terms, resulted in 926 publications, highlighting the highly specialized and niche nature of this research area. The analyzed indicators include annual scientific production, citation trends, leading journals, institutions, and collaboration networks. The results show a continuous growth in the number of publications over the decades, increasing from a single article in 1971 to a peak of 38 publications in 2017.Prominent journals include Physical Review B, Physical Review Letters, Physica C: Superconductivity and Its Applications, Journal of Low Temperature Physics, and Superconductor Science & Technology, as well as internationally recognized institutions. The co-occurrence analysis of keywords indicates that research focused on Phase Slip and vortex dynamics has been increasing over the years, often investigated through computational simulations. In this context, simulations play an important role, as they allow the modeling of complex phenomena and the analysis of regimes that are difficul to access experimentally. The results highlight the relevance of computational approaches as essential tools for advancing research in superconductivity and for understanding complex phenomena in this field.
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