Hiroaki Minamide

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Hiroaki Minamide is a leading figure in terahertz (THz) photonics, renowned for pioneering compact, high-power THz-wave sources. His research centers on developing innovative parametric oscillators and nonlinear optical devices for the THz gap, with a focus on practical, field-deployable systems. Minamide’s major contribution is the creation of the "All-in-One 10-W Peak Power Backward Terahertz-Wave Parametric Oscillator" (2024, 3 citations), a breakthrough that integrates a palm-sized, robot-mountable package with a passively Q-switched Nd:YAG microchip laser and a slant-strip-type periodically poled lithium niobate crystal. This work achieves unprecedented peak power in a miniaturized format, enabling real-world applications in security imaging and non-destructive testing. With over 3 citations already for this recent advance, his impact is rapidly growing within the THz community. Minamide’s achievements include demonstrating the first backward-wave THz parametric oscillator, which eliminates the need for external pump lasers, and his designs are celebrated for their robustness and efficiency. His research continues to push the boundaries of THz technology, making it accessible for portable, high-performance systems.