Thread: Laser Ignition

Yup.

Hmmm, how could plasma be introduced into the cylinder. Requires some special sauce.

I've heard of lasers replacing plugs for a while now. Noone has actually used them to my knowledge. My guess is they will be introduced in Direct Injection Compression Ignition gasoline engines. With lean burn, carbon deposits will be minimal. It would be cool to see the technology move forward in a way where we can see these engines incorporate some sort of stratified charge. And by that, I mean a REAL stratified charge over the entire RPM range.

Of course, by the time this sort of stuff actually comes to fruition, we are likely to see a huge increase of integrated electric assist or full-electric cars. So these engines will likely be gimped versions that hinder performance for efficiency and are used in conjunction of an AC induction motor (or even a BLDC).

Still, not having to worry so much about the impedance of the charge, plug gaps, blowout, coil failure or saturation etc. It would have some serious benefits. And plus, lasers use a very small amount of energy in comparison. As long as the light is focused, and correct intensity, it could be awesome.

how about lazer assisted pulse jet turbines....jest made that up tho idk if thats a real thing

I believe that pulse jet is more rocket technology than turbine... and has no spark plugs or ignition source like a typical combustion engine. I believe it relies on ignition via compression... or maybe im thinking scramjet technology.

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