Laser-induced ignition exploits focused laser energy to create a plasma or hot kernel that initiates combustion, replacing conventional electrical spark plugs. By depositing energy within microseconds ...
A research team replaced the conventional spark-plug ignition of the gasoline engine with a laser-based system, yielding improvements in engine performance and reduced emissions. Despite all the ...
Laser ignition (LI) is a promising electrode-less alternative to electronic spark ignition of lean fuel/air mixtures, offering high thermal efficiency with low harmful emissions. One of the most ...
A German startup is developing a potential replacement for spark plugs: microwave pulse ignition. The tech is under development by MWI Micro Wave Ignition AG of Empfingen, Germany, which claims that ...