Forget the Spark Plug: Use a Laser to Ignite ICE Gasoline

[Chinga]

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.

https://www.electronicdesign.com/automotive/forget-spark-plug-use-laser-ignite-ice-gasoline

[RedSN]

neat idea, but a little leery about the laser needing to be cooled.

[Harbinger]

but lasers!Lolhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190824/0ca2239bf0f194f7f775424c5459cfea.jpg

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[ZR]

Very cool.