- Masayuki Takahashi, “Microwave-Driven In-Tube Accelerator,” Journal of Propulsion and Power, Vol. 41, pp. 716–731 (2025) (peer-reviewed paper).
- Masayuki Takahashi, Toshiki Yamada, Ryutaro Minami, Tsuyoshi Kariya, and Kohei Shimamura, “Generation of a 28 GHz annular power distribution with high power gyrotron and its application to microwave driven in tube accelerator,” Scientific Reports, Vol. 15, 24274 (2025) (peer-reviewed paper).
- S. Suzuki, M. Matsukura, T. Yamada, Y. Masuda, M. Takahashi, K. Shimamura, R. Minami, and T. Kariya, “Experimental demonstration of interferometric discharge structure identification of atmospheric millimeter-wave discharge at subcritical conditions using 28 GHz gyrotron,” Physics of Plasmas Vol. 32, 073510 (2025) (peer-reviewed paper).
- Masayuki Takahashi, Toshiki Yamada, Ryutaro Minami, Tsuyoshi Kariya, and Kohei Shimamura, “Experimental demonstration of tractor millimeter wave beam propulsion,” Scientific Reports, Vol. 15, 17544 (2025) (peer-reviewed paper).
- Masayuki Takahashi, Yuya Hayadate, Koichi Mori, and Akihiro Hayakawa, “Free-flight and tracking experiments of a multi-parabola laser propulsion vehicle,” Scientific Reports, Vol. 15, 15513 (2025) (peer-reviewed paper).
- Masayuki Takahashi, Koki Ito, and Yusuke Nakamura, “Numerical Simulations for Rarefied Gas Compression and Plasma Ignition Dynamics on Air-breathing Electric Propulsion,” Proceedings of the 39th International Electric Propulsion Conference, IEPC 2025-156 (2025).
- S. Suzuki and M. Takahashi, “Numerical simulation of electromagnetic–wave interference induced by ionization-front of millimeter-wave discharge at subcritical conditions and application to discharge structure identification,” Journal of Applied Physics, Vol. 136, 153301 (2024) (peer-reviewed paper).
- Harihara Sudhan Kumar, Masayuki Takahashi, Yasuhiro Kuramitsu, and Naofumi Ohnishi, “Integrating sheath and radiation-based acceleration using scaling coefficients for tailoring radiation dominant hybrid acceleration,” Scientific Reports, Vol. 14, 22531 (2024) (peer-reviewed paper).
- Harihara Sudhan Kumar, Masayuki Takahashi, Yasuhiro Kuramitsu, Takumi Minami, Hiromitsu Kiriyama, Yuji Fukuda, and Naofumi Ohnishi, “A hybrid simulation integrating molecular dynamics and particle-in-cell methods for improved laser-target interaction,” High Energy Density Physics, Vol. 53, 101148 (2024) (peer-reviewed paper).
- S. Suzuki, K. Hamasaki, M. Takahashi, C. Kato, and N. Ohnishi, “Numerical analysis of structural change process in millimeter-wave discharge at subcritical intensity,” Physics of Plasmas, Vol. 29, 093507 (2022) (peer-reviewed paper).
- S Suzuki, C Kato, M Takahashi, and N Ohnishi, “Plasma propagation via radiation transfer in millimeter-wave discharge under subcritical condition,” Journal of Physics: Conference Series, Vol. 2207, 012046 (2022) (peer-reviewed paper).
- Masayuki Takahashi, “Coupling Simulation on Two-dimensional Axisymmetric Beaming Propulsion System,” Journal of Physics: Conference Series, Vol. 2207, 012047 (2022) (peer-reviewed paper).
- Masayuki Takahashi, “Plasma and Shock Wave Propagations on Microwave-driven In-tube Accelerator,” Proceedings of the 37th International Electric Propulsion Conference, IEPC 2022-429 (2022).
- Naoki Tsunezawa, Masayuki Takahashi, and Naofumi Ohnishi, “Numerical Study of Plasma Transport Driven by the Wavy-microstructure in a Hall-effect Thruster,” Proceedings of the 37th International Electric Propulsion Conference, IEPC 2022-355 (2022).
- Harihara Sudhan Kumar, Masayuki Takahashi, Chinami Kato, Yuya Oshio, and Naofumi Ohnishi, “Kinetic theory of double layers driven by temperature anisotropy in a non-homogeneous magnetic field,” Journal of Applied Physics, Vol. 130, 163303 (2021) (peer-reviewed paper).
- Shintaro SATO, Haruki FURUKAWA, Masayuki TAKAHASHI, and Naofumi OHNISHI, “Computational Study of Discharge Process in Plasma Actuator for Enhanced Electrohydrodynamic Force Generation toward Low-Voltage Operation,” Transactions of the Japan Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences, Aerospace Technology Japan, Vol. 19, pp. 17-23 (2021) (peer-reviewed paper).
- J. P. Boeuf and M. Takahashi, “New insights into the physics of rotating spokes in partially magnetized E × B plasmas,” Physics of Plasmas, Vol. 27, 083520 (2020) (peer-reviewed paper).
- Yasuhisa Oda, Masayuki Takahashi, Naofumi Ohnishi, Kimiya Komurasaki, Keishi Sakamoto, and Tsuyoshi Imai, “A study on the macroscopic self-organized structure of high-power millimeter-wave breakdown plasma,” Plasma Sources Science and Technology, Vol. 29, 075010 (2020) (peer-reviewed paper).
- Shintaro Sato, Takashi Shiroto, Masayuki Takahashi, and Naofumi Ohnishi, “A fast solver of plasma fluid model in dielectric-barrier-discharge simulation,” Plasma Sources Science and Technology, Vol. 29, 075007 (2020) (peer-reviewed paper).
- Shintaro Sato, Takashi Shiroto, Masayuki Takahashi, and Naofumi Ohnishi, “A fast solver of plasma fluid model in dielectric-barrier-discharge simulation,” Plasma Sources Science and Technology, Vol. 29, 075007 (2020) (peer-reviewed paper).
- Yuichiro Uda, Masayuki Takahashi, Naofumi Ohnishi, and Hideyuki Tanno, “Effect of multi-mode interaction on hypersonic boundary layer instbiliaty,” AIAA Paper 2020-1821 (2020).
- Masayuki Takahashi and Naofumi Ohnishi, “Gas propellant dependency of plasma structure and thrust performance of microwave rocket,” Journal of Applied Physics, Vol. 125, 163303 (2019) (peer-reviewed paper).
- Masayuki Takahashi, “Proposal and Performance Evaluation of Microwave-driven In-tube Accelerator Concept,” Proceedings of he 36th International Electric Propulsion Conference, IEPC 2019-A577 (2019).
- Masayuki Takahashi and Naofumi Ohnishi, “Numerical study of discharge and thrust generation in a microwave rocket,” AIAA Paper 2019-1242 (2019).
- Kazumasa Kitazono, Masayuki Takahashi, Naofumi Ohnishi, and Hideyuki Tanno, “Numerical study of unsteady high enthalpy flow in an expansion tube,” AIAA Paper 2019-1392 (2019).
- Shintaro Sato, Masayuki Takahashi, and Naofumi Ohnishi, “Discharge process and gas heating effect in nanosecond-pulse-driven plasma actuator,” AIAA Paper 2019-1001 (2019).
- Sato Shintaro, Furukawa Haruki, Komuro Atsushi, Takahashi Masayuki, and Ohnishi Naofumi, “Successively accelerated ionic wind with integrated dielectric-barrier-discharge plasma actuator for low-voltage operation,” Scientific Reports, Vol. 9, 5813 (2019) (peer-reviewed paper).
- Masayuki Takahashi and Naofumi Ohnishi, “Postural Control for Beam-Riding Flight of a Microwave Rocket Using an External Magnetic Field,” STransactions of the Japan Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences, Aerospace Technology Japan, Vol. 17, pp. 525-530 (2019) (peer-reviewed paper).
- Masayuki TAKAHASHI and Naofumi OHNISHI, “Thrust-Performance Maximization of Microwave Rocket Sustained by Resonant Magnetic Field,” STransactions of the Japan Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences, Aerospace Technology Japan, Vol. 17, pp. 531-537 (2019) (peer-reviewed paper).
- Masayuki Takahashi and Naofumi Ohnishi, “Gas-species-dependence of microwave plasma propagation under external magnetic field,” Journal of Applied Physics, Vol. 124, 173301 (2018) (peer-reviewed paper).
- Kanta Hamasaki, Masayuki Takahashi, and Naofumi Ohnishi, “Numerical Study of Discharge Physics Induced by Subcritical Millimeter Wave,” Proceedings of 43rd International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves, IRMMW-THz (2018).
- Masayuki Takahashi and Naofumi Ohnishi, “Numerical Study of Millimeter-Wave Discharge and Application to Launching System for Small Satellites,” Proceedings of 43rd International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves, IRMMW-THz (2018).
- Yasuhisa Oda, Masayuki Takahashi, Kuniyoshi Tabata, Naofumi Ohnishi, Kimiya Komurasak, and Keishi Sakamoto, “Frequency dependence of atmospheric millimeter wave breakdown plasma,” Proceedings of 43rd International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves, IRMMW-THz (2018).
- Masayuki Takahashi and Naofumi Ohnishi, “Separation control on an airfoil using repetitive laser pulses,” AIAA Paper 2018-1430 (2018).
- Shintaro Sato, Masayuki Takahashi, and Naofumi Ohnishi, “Induced flow simulation with detailed discharge modeling in dielectric-barrier-discharge plasma actuator,” AIAA Paper 2018-1293 (2018).
- Masayuki Takahashi and Naofumi Ohnishi, “Open-front approach of a microwave rocket sustained by a resonant magnetic field,” Journal of Propulsion and Power, Vol. 34, pp. 762-771 (2018) (peer-reviewed paper).
- Shintaro Sato, Masayuki Takahashi, and Naofumi Ohnishi, “Computational Studies of Body Force Production Process and Performance Improvement in a Dielectric-Barrier-Discharge Plasma Actuator,” Transactions of the Japan Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences, Aerospace Technology Japan, Vol. 16, pp. 550-555 (2018) (peer-reviewed paper).
- Shintaro Sato, Masayuki Takahashi, and Naofumi Ohnishi, “Enhanced electrohydrodynamic force generation in a two-stroke cycle dielectric-barrier-discharge plasma actuator,” Applied Physics Letters, Vol. 110, 194101 (2017) (peer-reviewed paper).
- Masayuki Takahashi, Yoshiaki Kageyama, and Naofumi Ohnishi, “Joule-heating-supported plasma filamentation and branching during subcritical microwave irradiation,” AIP Advances, Vol. 7, 055206 (2017) (peer-reviewed paper).
- Masayuki Takahashi, “Development of Plasma Fluid Model for a Microwave Rocket Supported by a Magnetic Field,” Journal of Physics: Conference Series, Vol. 905, 012024 (2017) (peer-reviewed paper).
- Masayuki Takahashi, “Asymmetric Shock Wave Generation in a Microwave Rocket Using a Magnetic Field,” Journal of Physics: Conference Series, Vol. 905, 012020 (2017) (peer-reviewed paper).
- Masayuki Takahashi and Naofumi Ohnishi, “Plasma filamentation and shock wave enhancement in microwave rockets by combining low-frequency microwaves with external magnetic field,” Journal of Applied Physics, Vol. 120, 063303 (2016) (peer-reviewed paper).
- Masayuki Takahashi and Naofumi Ohnishi, “Numerical study of breakdown pattern induced by an intense microwave under nitrogen and argon gases,” Japanese Journal of Applied Physics, Vol.55, pp. 07LD02-1-07LD02-6 (2016) (peer-reviewed paper).
- Masayuki Takahashi and Naofumi Ohnishi, “Beam-Riding Flight of a Laser Propulsion Vehicle Using Actively Controlled Pulse,” Journal of Propulsion and Power, Vol. 32, pp. 237-250 (2016) (peer-reviewed paper).
- Masayuki Takahashi and Naofumi Ohnishi, “Shock Formation by Plasma Filaments of Microwave Discharge under Atmospheric Pressure,” Journal of Physics: Conference Series, Vol. 688, 012119 (2016) (peer-reviewed paper).
- Masayuki Takahashi and Naofumi Ohnishi, “Thrust Performance of Microwave Rocket at Low Ambient Pressure,” Transactions of the Japan Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences, Aerospace Technology Japan, Vol. 14, pp. Pb_209-Pb_215 (2016) (peer-reviewed paper).
- Masayuki Takahashi and Naofumi Ohnishi, “Theoretical and Numerical Studies of Dynamic Scaling of a Six-Degree-of-Freedom Laser Propulsion Vehicle,” International Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 2015-801371 (2015) (peer-reviewed paper).
- Masayuki Takahashi and Naofumi Ohnishi, “Computational studies for plasma filamentation by magnetic field in atmospheric microwave discharge,” Applied Physics Letters, Vol. 105, 223504 (2014) (peer-reviewed paper).
- Masayuki Takahashi and Naofumi Ohnishi, “Beaming Flight of Repetitive-Pulse Powered Vehicle for Satellite Launch,” Transactions of the Japan Society for Aeronautical and Space Science, Aerospace Technology Japan, Vol. 12, pp. Pb_97-Pb_102 (2014) (peer-reviewed paper).
- Masayuki Takahashi and Naofumi Ohnishi, “Supersonic and Stable Flight of Beam Riding Vehicle Using Optimized Multiple Pulses,” AIAA Paper 2013-0206 (2013).
- Masayuki Takahashi and Naofumi Ohnishi, “6-DOF Flight Dynamics of Laser-Boosted Vehicle Driven by Blast Wave,” Proceedings of the 33rd International Electric Propulsion Conference, IEPC 2013-179 (2013).
- Masayuki Takahashi and Naofumi Ohnishi, “Fluid-orbit coupling calculation for flight analysis of impulsively driven laser vehicle,” Journal of Physics: Conference Series, Vol. 454, 012004 (2013) (peer-reviewed paper).
- Masayuki Takahashi and Naofumi Ohnishi, “Beam Riding Performance of Asymmetrically Propelled Laser Vehicle,” AIAA Journal, Vol. 50, pp. 2600-2608 (2012) (peer-reviewed paper).
- Masayuki Takahashi and Naofumi Ohnishi, “Performance Analysis of Beam Riding Vehicle with Motion Synchronized Laser Pulse,” AIAA Paper 2012-3302 (2012).
- Masayuki Takahashi and Naofumi Ohnishi, “Three-Dimensional Numerical Analysis for Posture Stability of Laser Propulsion Vehicle,” Proceedings of Beamed Energy Propulsion: Seventh International Symposium, Vol. 1402, pp. 132-141 (2011) (peer-reviewed paper).