Laser Ignition

Abstract

The sections in this article are Introduction Laser Ignition Energy Breakdown Threshold Laser Energy Multiphoton Ionization Cascade Breakdown Ionization Spark Evolution Ignition Mechanism Homogeneous Hot‐Gas Model Blast Wave Ignition Model A Hot Gas Model Potential Applications and Research Needs Laser‐Induced Gas Breakdown and Evolution in High‐Speed and Highly Turbulent Streams Laser Ignition for Stabilization of Ultra‐Lean and High Speed Combustion Applications Laser Ignition under Engine and/or Engine‐Like Conditions Development of a Diode‐Pumped Solid State Laser for Laser Ignition Applications Conclusions