Bradley L. Jolliff
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About
Bradley L. Jolliff is a leading planetary scientist whose research focuses on the petrology and geochemistry of the Moon, Mars, and other extraterrestrial bodies. He is best known for pioneering the use of Raman spectroscopy for in-situ mineral identification on robotic lunar missions, a technique that has become foundational for modern planetary exploration. His seminal 1995 paper on this method, which has garnered over 129 citations, demonstrated how the sharp, nonoverlapping Raman bands of key lunar minerals like plagioclase, pyroxene, and olivine could enable robust, low-power, rover-based analysis. Jolliff has also advanced our understanding of lunar magmatic evolution, co-authoring a highly cited 2023 work that presents a new view of post-differentiation magmatism. His contributions extend to Raman imaging of extraterrestrial materials, with a 2014 paper cited 58 times. A key figure in lunar science, Jolliff’s work has shaped how we analyze the Moon’s surface composition, directly supporting NASA’s exploration goals and inspiring a generation of planetary geologists.
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- 2Raman imaging of extraterrestrial materials58 citations · 2014
- 3Magmatic Evolution II: A New View of Post-Differentiation Magmatism42 citations · 2023