Possibility of Laser Ignition

Abstract

Remarkable progresses in laser technologies such as micro-chip and VCSEL lasers which enable high durability and stability with low cost have been made in recent years. It is expected that these innovations will open up new applications for combustion research. The characteristics of laser ignition are electrodeless, free choice of ignition position, and ignitability at high pressure. In this paper, the application of laser ignition are introduced and new possibilities are discussed.