H. Yoshida
Papers
6
Total Citations
108
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About
H. Yoshida is a researcher specializing in optical sensing technologies, with a particular focus on laser-based measurement systems and their practical engineering applications. Best known for pioneering work on self-mixing laser diode (SM-LD) technology, Yoshida made significant contributions to the development of compact, high-precision range finders capable of operating across wide dynamic ranges. His most influential publication, a 1992 paper on SM-LD range finders garnering 90 citations, demonstrated an impressive accuracy of ±0.15% over a 0.2–1 meter range using a single sensor head — a notable advancement over contemporary ultrasonic alternatives, offering the added advantage of a focusable and scannable light beam. Building on this foundation, Yoshida extended the SM-LD framework to address simultaneous range and velocity measurement of moving targets with rough surfaces, real-time vibrational displacement sensing, and frequency-modulated laser configurations for enhanced resolution. His 2002 research also ventured into optical fiber-based data transmission systems for vibration testing environments. Collectively, Yoshida's body of work reflects a sustained commitment to translating laser physics into reliable, miniaturized instrumentation, making his research particularly valuable for engineers and scientists working in precision metrology and industrial sensing.
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- 2Data collection and transmission system for vibration test5 citations · 2002
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- 4High-precision range finder for slowly moving target with rough surface4 citations · 2002
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